Woman charged over deaths of Ross and Clare Simons in Hanham tandem collision
By matt_2009 | Friday, March 01, 2013, 08:25
A woman was yesterday charged with perverting the course of justice over the deaths of Ross and Clare Simon, who were hit by a car while riding a tandem bicycle in Hanham.
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Woman charged over deaths of Ross and Clare Simons in Hanham tandem collision.
Louise Cox aged 35, from Oldland Common, was charged with perverting the course of justice. She is due to appear at North Avon magistrate's court on March 4.
Nicholas Lovell, aged 38, has also been charged with two offences of death by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance and leaving the scene of a collision.
He currently remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
CPS Senior Crown Prosecutor Allie Longhorn said: "We have worked closely with Avon and Somerset police since this tragic incident.
"Following their extensive investigation I have now decided that there is sufficient evidence to charge Louise Cox with perverting the course of justice."
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There is no remorse being shown at all by this pair. It doesn't seem to worry them at all that they killed two bright, lovely, hardworking, loved by all that knew them. She (Cox) was laughing on her way into court yesterday. The Guilty Plea by both is because they know if it went to trial they would get longer sentences. They know the system too well. Would be interesting to know why Lovell has been imprisoned before and I do think Cox should be charged the same as Lovell. She can't deny her culpability as she knew he was disqualified from driving and there was no insurance etc. How the hell can they afford a car on benefits anyway?
It would be lovely to think they get what they deserve but as Cox has children she will probably get a slap on the wrist and a fine, no problem there, she can pay the fine from her benefits.
These two should hang their heads in shame. They will never be the people Claire and Ross were. They are not even fit enough to be called human!
By Scattyxxx at 13:24 on 25/04/13
ReportUpdate from Court Hearing today (Wednesday 24 April):
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Williams of Avon and Somerset Police said:
"On Sunday January 27 of this year, Clare and Ross Simons needlessly lost their lives following a fatal collision on Hanham High Street.
This collision was caused by Nicholas Lovell, a disqualified driver who got behind the wheel of the car and drove at speed, before losing control and striking the couple while they cycled.
Nicholas Lovell then ran away from the scene in a bid to escape, leaving behind Louise Cox who then deliberately and callously set out to mislead police at the scene.
The pleas entered today by both Nicholas Lovell and Louise Cox reflect that both have taken some responsibility for the deaths of Ross and Clare. While these pleas will never bring Ross and Clare back, I hope they go some way to providing comfort for their families.
We now await sentencing on May 22."
By matt_2009 at 11:40 on 24/04/13
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