‘Negligent’ skipper caused girl’s death in speedboat crash, court told

Michael Lawrence accused of ignoring safety rules before crash that killed Emily Lewis, 15, on Southampton Water

A schoolgirl was killed in a speedboat crash after a grossly negligent" skipper ignored safety rules and smashed into a large buoy at more than 40mph, a court heard.

Michael Lawrence, who was highly experienced and qualified, is accused of taking risks by performing stunts before he ploughed into the metal buoy on Southampton Water, Hampshire, during what was meant to be a high thrills" ride.