Joe Tate’s Anger Spirals Out of Control
Emmerdale turns deadly next week when Jimmy King is struck down in a horrifying road accident—by none other than his long-time rival Joe Tate. What begins as an emotional day in the village quickly escalates into tragedy, leaving fans wondering whether Joe’s actions were accidental or something much darker.
The chaos begins after the police announce that they’ll take no further action against Carl King Junior for sharing an indecent image of Clemmie Reed. The ruling devastates Dawn Fletcher, who has fought tirelessly to protect the little girl she considers her own.
When Dawn’s partner Joe hears the news, he’s furious. A source from the show explains, “Joe reckons it’s outrageous. He knows how protective Dawn is over Clemmie, and he’s desperate for justice. But in his anger, he makes a terrible mistake.”
The Moment Everything Changes
Still seething from the police decision, Joe jumps behind the wheel to clear his head. But as he drives out of the village, his rage clouds his focus. One split-second distraction—and disaster strikes.
Joe’s car collides with a pedestrian. When he rushes out in panic, he’s horrified to see Jimmy King lying motionless on the road. “Joe is in a state of shock,” the insider says. “He can’t believe what’s just happened. Jimmy is badly hurt—and given their history, Joe knows this looks terrible.”
Panicking, Joe considers fleeing, but then spots a witness in the distance—Caleb Miligan, who saw the entire collision. Forced to take responsibility, Joe calls an ambulance while Caleb watches closely, already suspicious that this wasn’t just an accident.
Nicola Declares War on the Tates
At the hospital, Nicola King is told that her husband is in critical condition. Arriving at his bedside, she’s horrified to see Joe being questioned by police. Jumping to conclusions, Nicola becomes convinced the hit-and-run was intentional.
“As if Nicola needed another reason to despise the Tates,” the source adds. “She’s certain Joe did this on purpose and vows to tell the police everything she knows about his feud with their family.”
Joe, visibly shaken, insists the collision was a tragic mistake, but Nicola’s fury only grows. With the feud between the Kings and the Tates reigniting, Dawn finds herself caught in the middle—torn between love and loyalty.
A Village on Edge
As Jimmy fights for his life in hospital, tensions ripple across the Dales. Caleb privately questions Joe’s version of events, while Dawn struggles with guilt over the chain reaction that led to tragedy.
The big question remains:
Was this truly an accident—or did Joe Tate let anger drive him to ruin?
And if Jimmy doesn’t survive, will the feud between the Kings and Tates claim its first fatal victim?
