Two Young Men Die in Car Accident in Newport

May 10, 2026, 15:49
UKSociety

Introduction

Police in Gwent are looking into a bad accident. A car and a motorcycle hit each other. Two young men died.

Main Body

The accident happened on Thursday, May 7, at 1:40 am. A BMW car hit a motorcycle. Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, were on the motorcycle. They died at the scene. The BMW car drove away before the police arrived. Police arrested three people. One man and one woman are in jail for murder. Another woman is in jail for helping them. Police want videos from cameras and cars to help them find the truth. People in the town are very sad. They started a money page to help the families pay for funerals. They gave money and had a minute of silence. A local leader told people not to guess what happened on the internet.

Conclusion

The police are still working. Three people are in jail and police want more evidence.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past Story' Pattern

When we tell a story about something that finished, we often change the ending of the action word. Look at these words from the text:

  • Happen →\rightarrow Happened
  • Die →\rightarrow Died
  • Drive →\rightarrow Drove
  • Arrive →\rightarrow Arrived

The Rule for Beginners: Most of the time, just add -ed to the end of the word to move it into the past.

The 'Rule Breaker': Some words are rebels. They change completely.

  • Drive does not become Drived. It becomes Drove.

A2 Quick-Tip: If you see -ed, the action is over. It is not happening now.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who protect people and enforce the law
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
car (n.)
A motor vehicle with four wheels used for transportation
Example:The car was damaged in the crash.
motorcycle (n.)
A two‑wheeled motor vehicle that people ride
Example:The motorcycle was on the road when it was hit.
accident (n.)
An unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The accident happened on Thursday.
hit (v.)
To collide with something
Example:The car hit the motorcycle.
scene (n.)
The place where an event or accident occurs
Example:They died at the scene of the crash.
jail (n.)
A prison where people are kept after being arrested
Example:He was sent to jail for murder.
murder (n.)
The illegal killing of a person
Example:The police arrested someone for murder.
video (n.)
A recording of moving pictures and sound
Example:The police want videos from the cameras.
camera (n.)
A device that records pictures or video
Example:The camera captured the crash from the street.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods or services
Example:They raised money to help the families.
family (n.)
People who are related by blood or marriage
Example:The families are grieving the loss.
funeral (n.)
A ceremony to honor someone who has died
Example:The funeral was held last week.
silence (n.)
A period with no sound or noise
Example:They held a minute of silence for the victims.
leader (n.)
A person who guides or directs others
Example:The local leader spoke to the townspeople.
internet (n.)
A global computer network that connects people
Example:Don't guess what happened on the internet.
evidence (n.)
Facts or information that prove something
Example:The police need more evidence to solve the case.
people (n.)
Individual human beings
Example:The people in the town are very sad.
town (n.)
A small city or community
Example:The town is still in shock after the accident.
sad (adj.)
Feeling sorrow or unhappiness
Example:The people are sad about what happened.