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Ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce was almost three times over the limit during fatal ford crash

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when his vehicle was swept away attempting to cross a flooded ford during Storm Darragh.

  • Tom Voyce, 43, a former England rugby player, died after driving his Toyota Hilux into the River Aln in Northumberland while over the legal drink-drive limit.
  • At the inquest, it was revealed that Voyce had a blood alcohol level of 215 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of blood, which would have impaired his judgment and coordination.
  • Despite speculation that Voyce may have tried to reverse out of the water, the coroner concluded that flooding gave the illusion of a flat road when in reality the ford dropped 6ft.
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Former player Tom Voyce died in December 2024 in a town in England after attempting to cross a river

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