Sue and Dave Evans, grieving parents from Wolverhampton, recently bravely shared their story on BBC Midlands, calling for a reconsideration of progressive licences. Their son, Simon Evans, was just 18 when he tragically died in a car crash in March, along with another passenger and the driver.

Simon was a passenger in a car driven by a newly qualified driver, and his parents believe stricter rules for young drivers could prevent similar tragedies. “We do not want Simon to be a nameless statistic,” said Sue Evans.

The Evans family are urging the government to introduce measures that would prevent new drivers from carrying passengers under 25.

Watch the full BBC interview below:

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Updated on: 13 October 2025