Two men have appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 26-year-old NHS worker through dangerous driving. Alfie Cook, 22, of Brook Street, Warminster, and Lewis Glasby, 23, of The Beeches, Warminster, faced Bath Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, January 7.
They stand charged with causing the death of Ella Cook, 26, after allegedly driving dangerously on the A36 in Warminster on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Both men also face two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Prosecutor Maree Doyle told the court that the pair were “driving at high speed, essentially racing against each other.” Witnesses claimed the vehicles were traveling at speeds between 90 and 100 miles per hour. At the time, Ella Cook was driving her Ford Fiesta.
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Ella was a dedicated NHS worker engaged to be married. Following her tragic death, a fundraiser was launched for the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, one of her favorite places, raising over £10,000 from more than 450 supporters. A family representative said, “Ella had her whole life ahead of her — a promising NHS career, wedding plans, and many dreams yet to fulfill.”
Neither defendant entered a plea during the hearing. Both were granted unconditional bail and are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, February 6.