Driver jailed for 15 years for causing Dean and Charlie Lowe deaths

Tuesday 10 December 2024

A van driver who killed a father and his 11-year-old son in a hit-and-run collision in Jersey last year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Dylan John Pounds (29) was found guilty of causing the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe by dangerous driving following a week-long Royal Court trial in October.

Mr Lowe (48) and his son Charlie died on Rue de Fauvic in Grouville on 5 August 2023, after they had attended a birthday party in the area.

Pictured: Dylan Pounds was found guilty of causing the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe by dangerous driving earlier this year.

Following the sentencing, Inspector David Turnbull, Lead Investigating Officer for States of Jersey Police, said: “Dylan Pounds’ selfish actions have had grave consequences – on Dean and Charlie’s family and friends, on our community, and on himself.

"Drinking and driving should never go hand in hand. The risks are simply not worth it. 

"This investigation has been very challenging and thorough. Officers worked extremely hard and closely with the Law Officers Department to put strong evidence before the court and I want to thank them for their work.  

"Our thoughts will always be with the family and friends of Dean and Charlie Lowe.”

States of Jersey Police Chief Officer Robin Smith praised all of those involved in Operation Doric – the investigation into the crash.

He said: “Today marks the conclusion of a two-year investigation and prosecution of Operation Doric, the tragic death of Dean and Charlie Lowe.

Pictured: Dean and Charlie Lowe died on Rue de Fauvic in Grouville, Jersey, on 5 August 2023.

"In the weeks and months that followed their deaths, police officers and staff undertook a painstaking and meticulous investigation into how the crash occurred and the movements of the driver over an extended period. 

"My thoughts are with those who attended that fateful scene on the night and did their duty, as well as our colleagues in the Law Officers Department for prosecuting the case.

"Operation Doric will remain long in the memory for all those involved in delivering justice for Dean, Charlie, their family and friends.”