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Teenager and Parents Killed on M5 when Car Crashed at More than 100mph, Inquest Hears
The coroner said there was insufficient evidence to determine why the BMW veered across the motorway before the crash killed three family members.
- On Tuesday, Avon Coroner Dr. Peter Harrowing recorded a verdict of death by road traffic collision for Andrew Moore, Swala Harling, and Sebastian Moore, who died in an M5 crash on May 30 last year.
- Witnesses described the family's BMW crossing motorway lanes and driving up the hard shoulder at high speed, with estimates placing the vehicle between 100mph and 140mph before impact.
- Although Andrew Moore had epilepsy and a pacemaker, Dr. Harrowing stated toxicology tests were negative for drugs and alcohol, and experts found "nothing of note was found that caused or contributed to the death."
- Dr. Harrowing cited "insufficient evidence" to support deliberate intent, stating "It is not for me to answer a question of why" regarding the vehicle's erratic movements.
- Motorist Ali Shabaz described the collision as "like an explosion," while witness Jurgens Terblanche reported seeing the vehicle pitch airborne after hitting the barrier, scattering debris across the motorway.
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