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Teenager sentenced to five years for causing death of 17-year-old friend by dangerous driving
Corey Cooper was convicted for causing death by dangerous driving after speeding and ignoring brake warnings in a 20mph zone, sentencing followed fatal crash one day post-test.
- Corey Owen Cooper has been sentenced to five years in youth detention for causing the death of Josh Atkins in a November 11, 2023 crash in Stannington, Sheffield.
- Cooper had passed his driving test the day before and was speeding more than 30mph over the 20mph zone while friends reported anti-lock braking system warning lights.
- Organ donations helped save four lives, and Tracy Atkins recalled, 'Because he was going to be an organ donor, they then had to assemble the teams across the country,' providing some comfort to the family.
- The court heard Cooper pleaded guilty to causing death and seriously injuring Gabe Wiggett, with Judge Jeremy Richardson KC calling it `immaturity on a grand scale` and imposing a driving ban alongside youth detention.
- Family and campaigners call for graduated driving licences, but the government said earlier this year it is not proceeding despite more than 100 people and £700 raised at a memorial walk in Hillsborough Park.
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Teen Jailed After Causing Death of 17-Year-Old Best Friend in Car Crash 1 Day After Getting Driver's License
Joshua Atkins died three days after driver Corey Owen-Cooper collided with a barrier in the fatal crash on Nov. 11, 2023South Yorkshire Police Joshua AtkinsNEED TO KNOWCorey Owen-Cooper has been sentenced to five years in prison after causing the death of his best friend Josh Atkins, 17, in a car crash in November 2023The fatal incident occurred just one day after Owen-Cooper, who was 17 at the time, had got his driver's licensePolice said Owen-…
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