A man responsible for the deaths of three men in Eastbourne through dangerous driving has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Robbie Cook, 39, of Croxden Way, Eastbourne, was convicted at Lewes Crown Court on Friday (November 22) for three counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of perverting the course of justice.
The fatal incident, which occurred on February 13 last year, took the lives of Daniel Davies, 21, Jonny Day, 32, and Jon “Tommy” Miller, 36, all from Berkshire. Cook pursued the victims through the Hampden Park area in a Range Rover, resulting in their Citroen Berlingo losing control and crashing into trees on Hampden Park Drive. Tragically, all three men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Deadly Pursuit Sparked by a Drug Deal Gone Wrong
Investigations by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team revealed the events leading to the high-speed chase. The two vehicles had been seen entering Woburn Way earlier that evening, where a cannabis deal was alleged to have been arranged. Instead of drugs, however, the victims reportedly supplied large quantities of popcorn, provoking Cook’s pursuit.
This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of reckless driving and criminal behavior. Sussex Police reaffirmed their commitment to seeking justice for victims and their families, offering their condolences to the bereaved.
