Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios for PTSD and back injuries
Racing driver Paul Rees is suing BBC Studios for damages in excess of £100,000, alleging he suffered back injuries and PTSD from a December 2022 crash while filming Top Gear. Rees was a passenger offering expert driving advice when the Morgan Super 3 driven by Andrew Flintoff rolled over at Dunsfold Airfield in Surrey. The incident occurred during a power test between the Morgan and a Toyota GR86. Rees claims BBC Studios failed to warn of the risks of drifting a three-wheeled car. BBC Studios denies negligence, stating Rees gave faulty instructions that caused the accident. Flintoff suffered serious facial and rib injuries and later reached a compensation settlement with the BBC in 2023. The BBC has since rested Top Gear but is reportedly exploring a return.
Key facts
- Paul Rees is suing BBC Studios for damages over £100,000.
- Rees claims back injuries and PTSD from the crash.
- The crash occurred on 13-15 December 2022 at Dunsfold Airfield.
- Andrew Flintoff was driving a Morgan Super 3 when it rolled over.
- Rees was providing expert driving advice from the passenger seat.
- BBC Studios denies negligence and says Rees gave faulty instructions.
- Flintoff settled with the BBC in 2023.
- Top Gear has been rested but may return.
Entities
Artists
- Andrew Flintoff
- Paul Rees
- Paddy McGuinness
- Chris Harris
Institutions
- BBC Studios
- BBC
- Morgan
- Disney+
Locations
- Dunsfold Airfield
- Surrey
- United Kingdom
- Dunsfold Park Aerodrome
- Oxfordshire