Ford Fiesta Crash on A27 Kills Passenger in High-Speed Horror
Terry Lee Majors hurtled along the A27 at Pevensey before his Ford Fiesta careered off the road and slammed into trees. The terrifying smash claimed the life of his passenger, 35-year-old Cheryl Brookes from Bexhill.
Jealous Rage Sparks Deadly Crash
Majors, 40, from St Leonards, had been out with Cheryl— a mother of two and grandmother—on a night away in Brighton. Tensions flared when he caught a man checking Cheryl’s Instagram.
He finally lost it. Driving back to East Sussex, witnesses heard Majors shouting abuse while Cheryl called relatives, terrified.
“He’s driving like a lunatic. He is doing 100mph and is scaring me.”
Text messages from Cheryl revealed Majors’ “jealous” and “paranoid” meltdown before speeding off in a rage.
Out-of-Control Overtake Ends in Tragedy
On the A27 Pevensey bypass, Majors attempted a reckless overtake, lost control, and crashed into the trees near Hankham Hall Road. Cheryl was declared dead at the scene.
Witnesses described Majors’ erratic, dangerous driving, including overtaking and undertaking at excessive speeds. He was taken to hospital injured, where a blood test confirmed he was over the cannabis limit.
Jail for Dangerous Driver Who Killed Cheryl
At Lewes Crown Court on April 19, Majors admitted causing death by dangerous driving. He was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison and banned from driving for five and a half years.
Cheryl’s family described her as “a kind-hearted, caring and loving person, always there for people and always putting others before herself.”
Her brother William Brookes, 38, of Eastbourne, said: “Cheryl was the life and soul of every party, she was the glue that held us all together. Her children are devastated and her grandchildren will grow up without knowing their grandmother.”
PC Dave Symonds from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit added:
“Majors caused the events that led to Cheryl Brookes’ death—events that were totally avoidable. This case highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and the crucial responsibility drivers have to protect everyone on the road.”
“The fatal five is not just a slogan but a critical message to save lives and stop families from receiving the worst news from a knock at their door.”
