A LORRY driver involved in a fatal motorway crash which killed three people has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Durham Constabulary to bring charges against a 41-year-old man involved in the collision on A1(M) at Bowburn, near Durham on July 15.

The incident happened at 6.20pm on the northbound carriageway and involved four cars and two lorries.

 

David Daglish and Elaine Sullivan

David Daglish and Elaine Sullivan

 

Elaine Sullivan, 59, and David Daglish, 57, of Seaham, who were in a Vauxhall Crossland, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

 

Paul Mullen

Paul Mullen

 

Paul Mullen, 51, of Washington, who was in a Toyota Hilux also lost his life.

Ion Nicu Onut has now been charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been remanded on police bail and will next appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates on Thursday November 4.

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A CPS North East Spokesperson said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Durham Constabulary to charge a man in relation to a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on Thursday July 15 on the A1(M) northbound carriageway, near junction 61.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Onut are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

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