A reckless drunk driver killed his friend in the passenger seat whilst “showing off” in his BMW.
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A reckless drunk driver killed his friend in the passenger seat whilst “showing off” in his BMW. Speeding drink driver who fatally injured friend admits ‘I killed him’ moments after horror crash. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.
A reckless drunk driver killed his friend in the passenger seat whilst “showing off” in his BMW.
Independent TVShowing now | News01:07Holly Bishop Tuesday 17 February 2026 16:28 GMTBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverSpeeding drink driver who fatally injured friend admits ‘I killed him’ moments after horror crashA reckless drunk driver killed his friend in the passenger seat whilst “showing off” in his BMW.Mariusz Kosinski, 37, of St. Matthews Close, Evesham, was sentenced to 10-and-half-years after he was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving at Worcester Crown Court on Friday (13 February).In July 2024, Kosinski was over the legal alcohol limit when he crashed his car at the A46 Evesham whilst driving at speeds of 80mph. His friend, 40-year-old Pawel Czubacki, suffered fatal injuries in the collision.Footage shared by West Mercia Police shows Kosinki driving erratically before the collision. 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