This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43195171

The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
Hayes triple teenage death crash driver pleads guilty Hayes triple teenage death crash driver pleads guilty
(35 minutes later)
A driver has admitted killing three teenage boys he hit at more than 70mph as they walked to a birthday party.A driver has admitted killing three teenage boys he hit at more than 70mph as they walked to a birthday party.
Jaynesh Chudasama, who had been drinking, lost control of his car while trying to overtake another vehicle, prosecutors told the Old Bailey. Jaynesh Chudasama, who was drunk, lost control of his car as he overtook another vehicle, sending the victims flying into the air in the crash.
Harry Rice, 17, and 16-year-olds George Wilkinson and Josh McGuinness, died after he hit them on their way to a football centre in Hayes, west London. Harry Rice, 17, and 16-year-olds George Wilkinson and Josh McGuinness, died instantly, the Old Bailey heard.
Chudasama, 28, admitted three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Chudasama, 28, admitted three counts of causing death by dangerous driving after the crash in Hayes, west London.
The defendant, from Hayes, is due to be sentenced on 9 March. The defendant had traces of cannabis in his system, when he ploughed into the victims on Shepiston Lane, on 26 January.
Prosecutor Crispin Aylett QC said it was estimated Chudasama was more than two-and-a-half times the legal drink-drive limit at the time of the crash after he mounted the pavement on Shepiston Lane, on 26 January. Josh was struck with such force he was thrown over a fence and into a cemetery, the court was told.
"In the course of over-taking another vehicle, the defendant... lost control of his car," Mr Aylett said. Harry was carried on the bonnet of the car until it crashed into the cemetery wall, and girl held George's hand as he lay half in the road and half on the pavement.
Chudasama, from Hayes, is due to be sentenced on 9 March.
Prosecutor Crispin Aylett QC said it was estimated he was more than two-and-a-half times the legal drink-drive limit at the time of the crash after his Audi mounted the pavement at about 20:40 GMT.
"In the course of over-taking another vehicle, the defendant lost control of his car," Mr Aylett said.
"The vehicle struck and fatally injured three boys who were walking along the pavement.""The vehicle struck and fatally injured three boys who were walking along the pavement."
After hitting the victims Chudasama and his passenger got out of the car and ran away, the court heard.
They were pursued by two boys, who dragged the driver back to where their friends lay dead.
One of them later admitted he had struck Chudasama over the head with a bottle to stop him getting away.
When police arrived and an officer went over to help the defendant, some of the group asked why he was helping the man who had just killed the teenagers.
The victims, who have been described as "incredible" and popular by their friends and families, were among a group of friends walking towards the Goals five-a-side football club for the 16th birthday party.The victims, who have been described as "incredible" and popular by their friends and families, were among a group of friends walking towards the Goals five-a-side football club for the 16th birthday party.
They were all pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, at about 20:40 GMT.They were all pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, at about 20:40 GMT.
An accident investigator established Chudasama, a car rental firm employee, had been driving the Audi at 71mph on a road with a 60mph speed limit, the court heard. An accident investigator established Chudasama, a car rental firm employee, had been driving at 71mph on a road with a 60mph speed limit, the court heard.
Judge Wendy Joseph said speed limits "were not figures to be aimed at".Judge Wendy Joseph said speed limits "were not figures to be aimed at".
The victims were old school friends at Harefield Academy in Uxbridge, the court heard.The victims were old school friends at Harefield Academy in Uxbridge, the court heard.
George had gone on to become an apprentice electrician, Josh was a labourer and Harry a semi-professional footballer.George had gone on to become an apprentice electrician, Josh was a labourer and Harry a semi-professional footballer.
Judge Joseph said five other children's lives had been put at risk when Chudasama lost control of the car.Judge Joseph said five other children's lives had been put at risk when Chudasama lost control of the car.
Mr Aylett said funerals for two of the boys had yet to take place.Mr Aylett said funerals for two of the boys had yet to take place.