Lorry driver to be sentenced today after Bowburn death crash
The driver of a lorry who caused three deaths on the A1 near Durham is being sentenced today.
Six vehicles were involved in the collision near Bowburn on 15th July 2021
59 year old Elaine Sullivan and 57 year old David Daglish from Seaham were killed.
51 year old Paul Mullen from Washington was also killed.
Lorry driver Ion Nicu Onut, of Galashiels, Scotland, admitted three counts of causing death by dangerous driving at a court hearing in December.
The 41 year old will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court today.
Following the crash the loved ones of those who died paid tribue:
Paul Mullen is survived by his partner and three children:
“Our hearts are broken. Life will never be the same again. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”
In a joint statement, the families of Elaine Sullivan and David Daglish said:
“Our world has been shattered into a million pieces. Elaine and Dave were incredibly kind-hearted, loving and supportive parents, grandparents, family members and friends.
“Their premature departure has left behind an irreparable hole in both our families and the local community; their kind and devoted selves will never be forgotten.”