Two brothers in Sandbanks were spared jail after their dangerous driving left a 17-year-old girl with life-changing injuries during a high-speed race
Teen Injured in Crash Involving Racing Brothers
A mother has criticized two brothers who left her teenage daughter injured in a crash while racing powerful cars. The brothers avoided jail time despite their actions.
Details of the Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brothers | Harrison Taylor, 19; Henry Taylor, 21 |
| Location | Sandbanks |
| Date | Boxing Day, 2023 |
| Time | 1 AM |
| Injured Party | Mia Savage |
| Injuries | Shattered femur, fractured neck, broken arm, eight broken ribs, severe internal bleeding |
| Sentence | 18-month suspended sentence, 3-year driving ban, 14-month tagged curfew |
Harrison Taylor drove a Mercedes A200 while his brother Henry followed in a BMW 135i. They were racing when the crash occurred. Henry crashed into Harrison’s car, sending it into a wall with Mia inside.
Mia had to be cut free from the wreckage. She was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. These included a shattered femur, fractured neck, broken arm, eight broken ribs, and severe internal bleeding.
Reaction from Mia’s Mother
Mia’s mother, Karen Bulgarelli, expressed her disappointment after the sentencing. She stated, “They have ruined three people’s lives but they are all clapping each other on the back that they’re walking out.”
Judge Robert Pawson gave the brothers suspended sentences due to their young ages and good character. He described them as “idiots, selfish and immature.” He warned that if Mia had died, they would face more than a decade in prison.
Impact on Mia
Mia initially chose to ride with a friend but changed her mind after Harrison called out to her. After the crash, she experienced severe pain and underwent complex surgery. She was in an induced coma for a week.
Mia lost her chance to attend her chosen university due to her injuries. She also suffers from PTSD and has permanent visible scars from the crash.
Her mother described the experience as every parent’s “worst nightmare.” She waited anxiously as Mia was rescued from the car, fearing the worst.
Judge Pawson criticized the decision to give the brothers powerful cars. He stated, “You have potentially ruined another human being’s life with your actions, selfishness and immaturity.”
