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Maughan Duo Guilty of Manslaughter in Child's Death

2/19/2026

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  • Owen Maughan, 27, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter for the June 1, 2025 crash in Dartford, Kent that killed four-year-old Peter Maughan.
  • He hit the family's car at 60 mph, throwing Peter from the vehicle.
  • Patrick Maughan, 54, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.
  • The incident followed a confrontation between the two cars after the Maughans drank.
  • Both men will be sentenced later.