Billy Monger, a former racing driver, has received a driving ban after crashing into three parked vehicles, according to Surrey Police. The ex-Celebrity Race Across The World participant was found guilty of driving without due care and attention at Guildford Magistrates’ Court for the incident that occurred in Limpsfield, Surrey, on 19 January.
The 25-year-old, known as Billy Whizz after a Beano comic character, collided with three parked cars and caused damage to a lamp post and a front garden wall. Photos showed the black Toyota Supra he was driving, damaged and in a front garden.
Monger was banned from driving for 49 days and fined £2,694. A police spokesperson detailed that Monger, driving a black Toyota Supra, crashed on Snatts Hill around 11.55pm on 19 January 2024. He hit a Volkswagen Lupo, a Volkswagen Golf, and a Citroen, damaging all three cars, a lamp post, a hedge, and a nearby property’s wall.
Inspirational celebrity ex-racing driver Billy Monger – who lost his legs after teenage smash seven years ago – admits driving without care after January crash where three cars got hit https://t.co/w6uNzuBpko pic.twitter.com/3aCP6uHgpD
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Rick Scholey, a supervisor for the road traffic collision team who investigated, stated that Monger lost control of his car due to inattention, causing significant damage to the parked vehicles, hedge, and wall. Fortunately, no one was on the road at the time, preventing more serious consequences.
Monger, who had both legs amputated following a high-speed crash at Donington Park during a Formula 4 race at age 17, now works as a Formula 1 commentator for Channel 4 and is training for the annual Ironman World Championship.
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Why was Billy Monger banned from driving?
He was banned for crashing into three parked cars and causing property damage.
What was Billy Monger convicted of?
He was convicted of driving without due care and attention.
What kind of car was Billy Monger driving during the crash?
Billy Monger was driving a black Toyota Supra.
How long is Billy Monger’s driving ban?
Billy Monger is banned from driving for 49 days.
What are the total fines and costs Billy Monger has to pay?
He has to pay fines and costs totaling £2,694.
