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Siblings' e-scooter deaths moves coroner to tears

  • Two siblings — Roman, 16, and his 9‑year‑old sister Darcie — were killed in an e‑scooter hit‑and‑run in Pitsea, Essex; the coroner became visibly emotional at the inquest.
  • The Audi driver fled the scene, was later prosecuted and given a suspended sentence; court evidence said she could not have avoided the collision.
  • Family tributes described Roman and Darcie's personalities, and the case has prompted local coverage and memorials.
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