Road Rage Kills Boy, Paralyzes Dad

0:00On March 25, two men from Cannes have been sentenced to prison for a road rage incident that killed a four-year-old boy and left his father paralyzed. Owen Maughn, 27, the driver, got more than 12 years while his father, Patrick Maughn, 54, the passenger received 18, years. They were convicted of manslaughter for the death of little Peter Maughn and causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's dad, Lovell Mahan. The crash happened last June 1st on a road in Darford. The family had just left McDonald's and was driving home with young kids in the car when the Maughn's pulled up, started shouting, and chased them for. Miles along the A2 highway. Owen then rammed their pickup truck at around 60 miles per hour, throwing Peter out and causing fatal injuries. The judge had made Stone Crown Court called it a selfish act of anger that shattered lives forever. He said Owen wanted to teach Lovell's family a lesson and show no care for what might happen. The pair were cleared of murder charges after a trial last month. Family members shared heartbreaking statements in court.

1:05Peter's mom described their once happy life, now reduced to just surviving, with her son missing out on school and simple joys. Lovell talked about his daily struggles in a wheelchair, unable to even visit his son's grave easily, and how the loss broke him completely. Now the family deals with ongoing trauma, like anxiety from close drivers and full-time rehab needs, as they try to move forward without Peter. You're at news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across Europe.