Corey Owen Cooper was behind the wheel of his grandfather's Fiat Grand Punto when he lost control of the car and crashed, killing his friend Josh Atkins in November 2023 View 3 Images Josh Atkins was tragically killed in the crash (Image: Claire Chapman / SWNS)

A teenage motorist has been jailed for five years in a young offenders institution after fatally injuring his friend in a crash whilst performing 'doughnuts' in a car park. The incident came just 24 hours after passing his driving test. ‌

Corey Owen Cooper lost control of his vehicle, resulting in the death of friend Josh Atkins in November 2023. The then-17 year old had been travelling at speeds between 47mph and 53mph on 20mph roads in Sheffield, Yorkshire, before attempting the perilous stunt. ‌

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