Man charged after deaths of teenagers on A46 near Lincoln

A man has been charged following the deaths of two teenagers - including a former Caistor Grammar pupil from Binbrook - on the A46 just before Christmas.
By James Silcocks
Published 9th Feb 2019, 16:05 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2019, 10:13 BST

Alex Ross and Sian Chambers, both 19, died after a crash on the Lincoln bypass in the early hours of December 22.

Matthew Jacobs, 26, of Lindholme Road, Lincoln, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court yesterday (February 8).

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He was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving; driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit; aggravated vehicle taking; driving while uninsured; and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

He was remanded into custody and will appear at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, March 4.