UPDATE: Shocking new footage has emerged of a driver, Keilan Roberts, handing a bottle of beer to police moments after a fatal crash that killed 17-year-old Chloe Hayman. This disturbing incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2022, in Fochriw, South Wales, as Roberts was reportedly under the influence of cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and alcohol.
The bodycam footage, set to air on Channel 4 tonight at 10 PM in the series “999: What Happened Next,” captures Roberts appearing dazed and disheveled as he interacts with police. Eyewitnesses claim he was seen drinking after the collision, complicating efforts to determine his level of impairment at the time of the crash.
Roberts had been at a nightclub with Hayman before the tragic events unfolded. He initially planned to drop her off at home but instead decided to drive himself after asking his friends to drop him off at his parked car. The situation turned deadly when Roberts lost control of his vehicle, leading to a crash that resulted in Hayman’s fatal chest injuries. She died at the scene.
In the footage, an officer approaches Roberts and asks him to place the beer bottle on the ground. He confesses that he had been drinking to “take the edge off” after the crash, admitting to consuming multiple drinks earlier that night.
“I know for a fact I’m going to fail this breathalyzer,” Roberts stated, acknowledging his impending legal troubles. He later failed the breathalyzer test, with police noting a “strong smell of intoxicants” on him. He faced charges of causing death by careless driving while under the influence, ultimately pleading guilty to four counts.
Initially sentenced to three years and nine months in prison by Cardiff Crown Court in June 2023, his sentence was extended to five years and three months following a challenge from the Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, he has been banned from driving for 12 years and 7.5 months.
Chloe’s mother, Danielle O’Halloran, has publicly shared her grief, stating that her daughter’s death has left her “utterly broken.” In a heartfelt victim statement, she expressed the pain of losing a child, emphasizing the lasting emotional impact.
As Roberts serves his time, the community mourns the loss of Chloe Hayman, remembered as a “fiercely loyal” young woman. Her family has been vocal about the dangers of driving under the influence, urging others to make safer choices.
This case highlights the devastating consequences of impaired driving and the urgent need for awareness surrounding drug and alcohol use on the roads. As the investigation continues, viewers can tune in to “999: What Happened Next” tonight to see the full story unfold.
Stay updated on this developing story as more details emerge.
