Call for tougher sentence on killer driver

The sentence given to a driver who killed two teenagers needs to be tougher to reflect the impact on the boys’ families and the wider community, according to a local MP.

Dr Caroline Johnson, who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham, said Natahsa Allarakhia’s (above) 10-year sentence did not represent the severity of her crimes and has written to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) asking for the penalty to be reviewed.

 Dr Johnson’s letter states:

“Natasha Allarakhia was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court for two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. 

“The tragic road traffic collision near North Rauceby on June 20th 2024 claimed the lives of William Ray, aged 17, and Eddie Shore, aged 18. Jack Prince, aged 18, underwent two operations and sustained serious injuries. He and Luke Wood, aged 18, bear the psychological scars from the impact of this tragedy.

“The families of William and Eddie described them as young men who brought joy to everyone around them. Their sudden loss has left a deep void in their homes and in the wider community.

“Allarakhia was driving with her children and partner in the car, reaching speeds of 96 mph in a 60 mph zone. She ignored traffic warnings and consumed alcohol during the journey. Her actions led to the collision that ended two young lives, and caused lasting physical/ psychological harm to two of their friends.

“Allarakhia was sentenced to 10 years in prison. She may only serve two-thirds of that term.

“Victims’ families and many members of the public believe the sentence does not reflect the seriousness of the crime. I agree, it does not. 

“I have submitted a formal request to the Attorney General to review the sentence under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

“I have asked the Attorney General for a review of this sentence imposed on Allarakhia as it does not reflect the severity of her crimes, nor the damage inflicted on the victims’ families and the wider community.”

Allarakhia’s case will be looked at under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme, which allows anyone to ask for certain Crown Court sentences to be reviewed by the AGO.

Dr Caroline Johnson has asked for the jailed driver’s sentence to be reviewed.