The B List with Lech Blaine

What is it like to survive a crash that kills your best friends, and how do you move on?

At 17, Lech Blaine walked away unscratched from a car crash that killed three of his friends and left two in comas.

In the aftermath, rumours about speed and drink-driving erupted. There was intense scrutiny from the media and police. Lech used alcohol to numb his grief, and social media to show stoicism, while secretly spiralling towards depression and disgrace.

Bri speaks with exceptional writer Lech Blaine about his stunning debut Car Crash: a memoir, an account of grief, perseverance and courage.