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Coroner calls for overhaul of regulations after death of girl in speedboat crash

Emily Lewis, 15, died after the high-speed rigid inflatable boat she was in crashed into a navigation buoy.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Boat in crash which killed girl, 15, was in previous accidents, inquest told

The inquest heard Emily Lewis died when the Seadogz speedboat crashed into a buoy in Southampton Water.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Skipper and company owner avoid jail over speedboat death of 15-year-old Emily Lewis

The rigid inflatable boat (Rib) she was in collided with a 4.5m high buoy at 36.6 knots in Southampton Water on August 22 2020

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

Jury shown footage of speedboat accident in which teenage girl died

Emily Lewis, 15, was a passenger on a rigid inflatable boat being driven by Michael Lawrence when it hit a buoy in Southampton Water in August 2020

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Girl died when speedboat skipper drove straight at metal buoy, court told

Michael Lawrence, who was driving the boat, charged with manslaughter by gross negligence

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023