**Tragedy in Caerphilly: Lorry Driver’s Fatal Wrong Turn**
In a heartbreaking twist, a lorry driver’s brief lapse on the wrong side of the road led to a fatal collision. While initially claiming a coughing fit caused the mishap, dashcam footage revealed no such incident, only capturing the driver’s explicit swearing before the crash. This tragic accident unfolded when Mariusz Korkosz drove his lorry on the wrong side for nearly 20 seconds on an industrial estate in Croespenmaen, Caerphilly.
He collided head-on with local driver Gary Rees, who was left with life-threatening injuries. In an emotional conversation days before his passing, Rees expressed gratitude to the emergency workers who initially saved him, feeling like someone was “looking down” on him.
Gary Rees was celebrated as a “true gentleman,” with over 100 mourners releasing balloons in his memory and lining the streets during his funeral, marking the impact he left on his community.
Korkosz, who claimed he blacked out due to a severe cough, was found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He served 20 weeks in jail before being deported, a sentence he carried out away from his family in Poland.
Rees’ story resonates deeply, highlighting the split-second decisions that can change lives forever. May his soul rest in peace. 🌹