Man, 70, charged over crash which killed three people on the A36
Hugh Campion is due to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court in August
Last updated 24th Apr 2026
A 70-year-old man has been charged with causing the deaths of three people who died after a crash near Knook.
It happened on the A36 at around 10.30am on 31st May 2025, when a Toyota Prius collided with three Vespas travelling in the opposite direction.
Hugh Campion, 70, of Upton Scudamore, has been charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
One of the Vespa riders, Robert Best, 62, from Bradley Stoke in Bristol died at the scene.
The pillion of the second Vespa, Marie Jones, 64, and the rider of the third Vespa, Timothy Davies, 62, sadly died from their injuries in hospital.
The rider of the second Vespa, a man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries.
Investigating officer PC Paul Brewster from our Serious Collision Investigation Team said: “This is a significant development in our investigation into this tragic collision, in which three people lost their lives and a fourth suffered serious injuries.
“Our thoughts continue to be with their friends and families and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“As the case will now proceed to court, I would ask the public not to speculate on the collision so as to not prejudice the proceedings.”
Campion is due to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court on 14 August.