A dangerous TikTok stunt has left one man with a life-changing brain injury and landed Connor Pace, 23, in hot water with the law.
Bonnet Ride Gone Horribly Wrong
On the evening of 17 January, Pace met up with car enthusiasts at Ravenside Retail Park, Bexhill. Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, the group talked about riding on the bonnet of a moving car.
Pace, a bus driver from St Helens Park Road, Hastings, let a friend climb onto the bonnet of his Seat Leon while it was stationary. He then drove around the car park for 17 seconds. The friend fell off, hitting his head hard.
Victim Suffers Severe Brain Injury
The injured man from St Leonards was rushed to hospital. He remained unconscious for nearly a month. Doctors confirmed he had a traumatic brain injury, requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing care.
“The incident has left me severely impacted both physically and mentally,” the victim said.
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