Emily Lewis: Speedboat driver acquitted of manslaughter over 15-year-old’s death at Southampton Water | UK News

A speedboat driver has been acquitted of manslaughter following the death of 15-year-old Emily Lewis following a collision at Southampton Water in 2020.

But Michael Lawrence, 55, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of failing to maintain proper observation and failing to maintain a safe speed in relation to the teenager’s death.

Emily was seriously injured after her rigid inflatable boat (rib) collided with a 4.5m high buoy at 36.6 knots in Southampton Sea on 22 August 2020.

Several other passengers were also seriously injured.