Dashcam exposes lorry driver who blamed fatal crash on coughing
Summary
A lorry driver blamed a coughing fit for causing a crash that resulted in another driver's death. However, footage from his dashcam showed no signs of coughing, only swearing before the crash. The driver was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison after investigators confirmed he drove incorrectly.Key Facts
- The crash occurred between two heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on a Caerphilly industrial estate.
- Mariusz Korkosz claimed a coughing fit made him drift into the wrong lane.
- The dashcam in Korkosz's vehicle recorded audio, showing swearing rather than coughing before the crash.
- Korkosz was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison.
- The crash victim, Gary Rees, was a local driver who passed away three weeks after the accident due to his injuries.
- Investigators confirmed both vehicles collided at a speed equivalent to hitting a solid wall.
- Dashcam analysis indicated Mr. Rees took emergency actions to avoid the collision.
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