Britain’s youngest EuroMillions winner who scooped £45million jackpot aged 23 is accused of killing grandmother, 75, in Christmas Day crash in his BMW
Britain’s youngest EuroMillions winner has appeared in court charged with killing a grandmother in a car crash last Christmas.
Matt Topham, who won £45million when he was 23, allegedly smashed his BMW into 75-year-old Mary Jane Regler’s Ford Fiesta.
Mrs Regler’s husband Rodney, 78, who was driving, was left with serious injuries after the incident at 5.50pm near North Cockerington in Lincolnshire.
Matt Topham (pictured with Cassey Carrington), who won £45million when he was 23, allegedly smashed his BMW into 75-year-old Mary Jane Regler’s Ford Fiesta
Topham, who had been visiting family in the area, was questioned and charged by police.
The millionaire, an ex-builder who owns a fleet of Aston Martins, spoke to confirm his identity and his date of birth as he appeared via video link at Lincoln Crown Court.
No charge was put to the defendant and the case was adjourned.
Topham, who had been visiting family in the area, was questioned and charged by police