No forensics used to ID boys in crash death mix-up
Summary
Two teenagers were wrongly identified in a car crash incident in the UK. Police initially did not use forensic tests to identify the victims, leading to a mix-up. One boy, believed to be dead, was later found alive in the hospital.Key Facts
- Initially, police said Trevor Wynn, 17, died in a car crash, but he was actually in the hospital.
- The crash occurred on December 13 between Dinnington and Todwick.
- Officers used visual checks and personal items like a phone and a driving license for identification.
- Doubts about identities arose when the injured boy woke up and stated he was Trevor.
- Police later confirmed his identity using dental records.
- The coroner's investigation is continuing with Joshua Johnson's inquest.
- Criminal charges are being considered, involving an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old.
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