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Ella's Tragic Story: Speed Kills

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In a tragic turn of events, Ella Cook, a 26-year-old NHS Blood and Transplant worker from Warminster, lost her life in a car crash on April 15, 2023. Two local men, Alfie Cook and Lewis Glasby, were sentenced for causing her death through dangerous driving. Ella, known for her kindness, creativity, and humor, had plans for marriage and family with her fiancé, Kai. Her story serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of excessive speed and the importance of road safety.

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Ella's Tragic Story: Speed Kills

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ella's Tragic Story: Speed Kills. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 28th, three years back, on April 15th, 2023, 26-year-old Ella Cook from War Minster lost her life in a crash-on. The A-46 near-claverton, she was engaged in full-of-life, working hard at NHS Blood and Transplan. Earlier this month, two local guys from War Minster, Alfie Cook, 22, and Lewis Glasby, 23, got locked up for causing her death through, dangerous driving. They admitted to racing each other at crazy speeds, plus hurting two others badly. Alfie, no relation to Ella, got nine years and four months, while Lewis pulled nine years straight. Her fiance Kai shared a heartfelt tribute, calling her one of a kind, kind, creative, funny, and always lighting up rooms. She even got blood transfusions that day, from donations she'd helped process herself, right up to the end. They had big plans for marriage, kids, and family adventures. Meanwhile, cops say both drivers' blue pass speed limits on a packed road, ignoring

the risks. Excessive speed is a top killer on UK streets, and these sentences come with five-year driving bands after prison, plus extended tests to give back. Behind the wheel, Ella's story hits hard, reminding us how split-second choices ripple forever. Stay safe out there, keep it steady on those roads.

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