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Teen Driver Gets Four Years for Killing Friend in Aughton Crash

The case is energizing a push for phased licences for new drivers.

Overview

  • Joe McAldon, 18, was sentenced Friday at Preston Crown Court to four years in custody and given an eight-year driving ban.
  • Police found he lost control on Fir Tree Lane in December 2024 while driving at least 57mph on a bend signposted at 40mph.
  • He had passed his test six days earlier after picking up Max Greenhouse, 17, and two other teenagers, who all suffered serious injuries; Max died in hospital.
  • Shared footage shows the Corsa speeding on rural roads moments before the crash, and Lancashire Police released aerial video of the route.
  • Max’s parents launched Max’s Mission, which seeks graduated licences that phase in driving privileges and require more supervised hours for learners.