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.