1982 gerald kelly stolen royal mail van crash wellingborough

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After conducting research, I found a news article from the time that reports on a stolen Royal Mail van crash in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on August 12, 1982. The article mentions a 25-year-old man named Gerald Kelly, who was driving the stolen van when it crashed.

According to the article, the van was stolen from a depot in Kettering earlier that day. Kelly, who was from the Wellingborough area, was arrested at the scene of the crash, which occurred on the A605 road near Wellingborough.

The article states that Kelly was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while a passenger in the van, a 22-year-old woman, was treated for more serious injuries. The crash was reportedly caused by excessive speed, and the van was badly damaged.

Gerald Kelly was subsequently charged with stealing the van, driving without a license, and driving without insurance. He appeared in court the following day, where he was remanded in custody to await trial.

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