A shocking incident has emerged from Cardigan where a teen ended up with life-changing injuries after a wild police pursuit that ended in a horrific crash. Zac Thomas, a 19-year-old, was detained for three years after driving like a “deadly weapon” following a vodka-fuelled escapade. Having assured his young passengers he wouldn’t drive, Thomas did just that, ignoring desperate pleas to stop.
The night turned catastrophic with the VW Polo swerving dangerously around town and racing across fields before smashing into a hedge. One teen was thrown so violently forward that his head went through the windscreen, leaving him with severe injuries. He faced a long recovery: ventilator support, surgeries, and a future that’s forever altered with visible and hidden scars.
The crash had devastating effects on all passengers. Another teen had to leap from the moving car, while the others were trapped and severely injured, leaving them with deep physical and emotional scars. For one, it meant never playing sports again; for another, a constant reminder of the ordeal in the form of a facial scar.
Thomas, who had been dealing with personal losses and turned to alcohol, now faces the consequences of his reckless decisions. Despite their trauma, the victims have shown resilience, striving to overcome the horror of that night. This tragedy serves as a jolting reminder of the dangers of drink-driving and reckless behaviour behind the wheel. Stay safe and drive responsibly!