Published: 10:24 pm November 21, 2023
Updated: 4:17 am September 7, 2025
Poole Harbour Collision Sees Helmsman Jailed After Sussex Resident’s Death
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A boat helmsman has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for causing a fatal collision in Poole Harbour due to high-speed operation.

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Morgan George Smith, a 21-year-old from Northampton, admitted to the charge at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday, 20 July 2023. He received a three-year prison sentence at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday, 21 November 2023.

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