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Natasha Allarakhia Jailed for 10 Years Over A17 Crash That Killed Two Teenagers

Reckless acceleration coupled with deception at the crash scene featured prominently in the court’s decision to impose a decade-long prison term followed by a 12-year driving ban

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Natasha Allarakhia was below the drink-drive limit when she killed two teenagers
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Overview

  • Court heard her Audi reached speeds of up to 96mph before colliding with the stationary Ford Fiesta at about 70mph
  • Vehicle data showed she held full throttle until two seconds before impact and braked just 37 metres from temporary lights visible from 620 metres away
  • Allarakhia falsely claimed to be a passenger for over an hour after the collision while her two young daughters remained in the car
  • Judge James House KC treated her five prior convictions and a recent speeding disqualification as aggravating factors in sentencing
  • In victim impact statements, families of William Ray, 17, and Eddie Shore, 18, spoke of missed A-level results, lost ambitions and enduring grief