HORROR CRASH
Royal Navy sailor dad-of-five, 40, died in 150mph crash trying to prove to colleague his car was fastest
Updated: 17 Mar 2021, 10:30
A ROYAL Navy sailor and dad-of-five died in a 150mph crash while trying to prove to a colleague his car was faster, an inquest heard.
Marine engineer Keith Ross, 40, was “bantering” with a pal that his illegally-modified Vauxhall Astra was faster than theirs.
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The Royal Navy officer was trying to prove to a colleague that his car was faster, an inquest heardCredit: INS
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Keith Ross died after driving off from Portsmouth Naval Base (above)Credit: PA:Press Association
The dad jumped in his red hatchback with rival Harry Malbon and sped-off from Portsmouth Naval base, losing control as they passed a speed camera.