Man charged over death in Frome crash two years ago

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a crash in Frome in April 2024.

Jobey Jason Smith, 53, of Chilcompton in Radstock, has been charged with causing death by driving without due care and attention while over the prescribed limit for alcohol. The charge follows a two-car crash in Frome on 8 April 2024.

Natasha Poore, 25, of Evercreech in Somerset, died at the scene when her Volkswagen Golf collided with a silver Mercedes C220 AMG at the junction of the A361 and A362. The investigation was carried out by Avon and Somerset Police.

Smith appeared before Bristol Magistrates' Court on 9 October and was released on unconditional bail. He is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 11 November. Her family described Poore as a 'loving sister, granddaughter and friend'.

How it is being reported

• Driver charged after woman killed in car crashNatasha Poore, from Evercreech in Somerset, died following a collision on the A361 in 2024.BBC Somerset · 22 Oct, 14:26
• Man named and charged after woman died in Frome crashNatasha Poore died in the crash two years agoSomersetLive · 22 Oct, 13:19

In this story: Jobey Jason Smith · Natasha Poore · Frome · Chilcompton · Evercreech · Avon and Somerset Police · Bristol Crown Court

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