Man charged with careless driving over triple-fatal Bay of Plenty accident named

David Michael Cox appeared in Whakatāne District Court today over the February 26, Pikowai incident.

The man charged with careless driving following the death of three men on State Highway 2, near Pikowai in eastern Bay of Plenty can now be named.

David Michael Cox appeared in the Whakatāne District Court and wiped away tears as the judge spoke.

Sole Raroa, 55, David Reginald Te Wira Eparaima, 55 and Haki Graham Hiha, 40, we’re killed in the accident on February 26.

Mr Raroa's son Cody Raroa was in court with his daughter Ruby, who was born on the same day his father was killed.

Cox entered no plea and was remanded on bail until April 17.

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