Wigan schoolboy's road smash killer is jailed

An unlicensed young driver who drove at almost three times over the speed limit and killed a Wigan teenager has been jailed for four years.
By Charles Graham
Published 3rd Sep 2020, 14:52 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2020, 14:57 BST
Jailed: killer Liam WilsonJailed: killer Liam Wilson
Jailed: killer Liam Wilson

Liam Wilson was jailed on Thursday at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to causing 13-year-old Jack Worwood's death by dangerous driving.

The court heard that the 21-year-old of Livingstone Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, was tearing along a 20mph stretch of road on Old Road in Ashton in a silver X Type Jaguar at 4.30pm on Tuesday July 7 when tragedy struck.

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Wilson approached a blind bend which caused him to lose control and mount the nearside pavement where young Jack was walking to play football with his friends.

Jack WorwoodJack Worwood
Jack Worwood

The teenager was struck by Wilson's car and sustained serious injuries. Sadly he died as a result of those injuries the following day.

Wilson was sentenced to four years for causing death by dangerous driving, disqualified from driving for over five years and ordered to take an extended retest on his release from prison.

In a statement around the time of the collision, the family of Jack Marcus Worwood said: “You only had to meet Jack once, and you knew Jack.

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“He was a rascal, but a sweet little rascal - cheeky, loving and soft hearted. You could never be mad at him for long, as he’d soon have you laughing and kissing him again.

Floral tributes left at the crash sceneFloral tributes left at the crash scene
Floral tributes left at the crash scene

“He loved football, playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school. He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he’d have done it, he was so bright.

“He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was such a character; so adorable.

“Love you so much Jack - from dad, step-mum Tracy, step-sister Caitlyn-Marie, mum, step-dad Lee and big brother Connor."

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Sgt Darren Hancock, senior investigating officer, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Wilson's dangerous driving has left a family devastated and our thoughts remain with them.

Jack on a break in BlackpoolJack on a break in Blackpool
Jack on a break in Blackpool

"Whilst we welcome a custodial sentence, it is a timely reminder that driving in such a manner that Wilson did will not be tolerated. The law on the roads is imposed to prevent collisions like these."