Mother Left Paralyzed After Teenager Crashed While Filming Himself Driving Without Hands

A mother has been left with life-altering injuries following a crash caused by a teenager driving recklessly.

In January 2023, George Taylor, a 19-year-old driver, collided with Catherine Davies' Skoda Fabia while driving dangerously in Norfolk, UK.

Taylor, who was behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf, had only recently passed his driving test. During the journey, he was repeatedly using his phone before the crash, a factor that contributed significantly to the tragic accident.

Catherine Davies was 'fit and healthy' before the devastating crash Norfolk Police

The reckless behavior didn’t stop there. Reports revealed that Taylor was filming himself overtaking other vehicles and steering the car with his knees instead of keeping his hands on the wheel.

According to Norfolk Police, he recorded five separate videos during the hour leading up to the collision.

Davies, who was in her 40s and described as a “fit and healthy” individual, now requires constant care due to the injuries she sustained in the crash.

The injuries Catherine suffered were catastrophic, leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. She can no longer eat, speak, or move independently.

In a heart-wrenching victim impact statement, her father shared: "She will never breathe for herself again. She will never taste food again. She will never be able to hug her son again."

Her family described the 51-year-old as a vibrant and outgoing person with a fantastic sense of humor, someone who was always full of life and energy.

The mom-of-one now needs lifelong care Norfolk Police

Her father continued to recall the devastating moment they learned of the accident: "I'll never forget that day when we were told she had been in an accident and then arriving at the hospital to be facing the reality that we may lose her."

He added: "To hear that my only daughter may not survive was heartbreaking and, as her dad, all I wanted to do was make everything better for her."

George Taylor appeared in court on November 26 to face charges for his reckless actions. During the hearing, he was sentenced to two years and two months in prison, according to reports from LBC.

The court also banned Taylor from driving for 40 months. Before he can drive again, he will be required to pass an extended driving test to ensure he meets safety standards.

While in court, Taylor expressed his remorse, apologizing directly to Catherine Davies and her family for the pain and suffering he caused.

During his apology, Taylor said: "I would like to apologize,"

He admitted: "I know it does not bear much in the situation and I know it won't change anything."

Adding to his regret, he said: "I wish I had never got a licence and had never got a car. I cannot say anything more than sorry."

George Taylor filmed himself driving with his knees Norfolk Police

Sergeant Callum Walchester, reflecting on the incident, labeled it a senseless and preventable tragedy.

He stated: "This is a deeply tragic case which, like many collisions, could have been entirely avoidable,"

Walchester added: "George Taylor didn't set out on the morning of 18 January intending to cause unimaginable injuries to another person but sadly that is exactly what he did."

He also remarked on the profound and lasting impact of Taylor’s actions, saying: "Catherine was a fit and healthy mother who now, as a result of Taylor's actions, will live out the rest of her life paralysed and requiring lifelong care and support."

Walchester concluded that Catherine Davies is now enduring the devastating consequences of the teenager’s reckless behavior and will continue to suffer for the rest of her life.