Man jailed for crash that killed 17 year-old girl

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News image — Cox initially denied death by dangerous driving, but changed his plea in October

Google A road surrounded by trees and bushes either side. There is a yellow speed limit sign on the right as well as a white sign which says "Much Wenlock" — Cox initially denied death by dangerous driving, but changed his plea in October

A man has been jailed after a 17 year-old girl died when a car crashed into a tree in Shropshire.

Madison Evans, a passenger in the vehicle, was found in a critical condition and died at the crash scene on the B4376 near Much Wenlock in Shropshire in November 2024.

Sean Cox, 21, of Severn Way, Shrewsbury, initially denied causing death by dangerous driving, but pleaded guilty before his trial in October 2025.

He was handed a five year jail sentence at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday.

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