15-05-2025
Woman, 35, accused of killing two teenagers in road smash 'when her Audi A2 crashed into their Ford Fiesta', appears in court
A woman appeared in court this morning charged with causing the deaths of two teenagers by dangerous driving.
Natasha Allarakhia, 35, is accused of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving and one offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
It follows the deaths of two teenagers on the A17 in a collision at North Rauceby, Lincs, on June 20 last year.
William Ray, 17, and 18 year-old Eddie Shore died after the Ford Fiesta they were in was involved in a collision with an Audi A2 car on the A17 at North Rauceby, Lincolnshire, on June 20 last year.
Two other passengers in the car suffered serious injuries and were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
At the time of the collision, police said the occupants of the Audi sustained minor injuries.
Allarakhia this morning appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court wearing a black dress.
She spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth. No pleas were indicated to the charges.
District Judge Daniel Church sent the case to Lincoln Crown Court where
Allarakhia, from Norwich, will appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 12.
Allarakhia, who was represented by solicitor Judith Brennan, was granted unconditional bail until her next court appearance.
Following the teenagers' deaths, tributes were paid by Carre's Grammar School in Sleaford.
The pair were described as 'lovely lads' by headteacher Nick Law.
He said their deaths had 'really rocked the whole community'.
Mr Law described Will as 'a selfless individual who enjoyed the success of other people
Will was a good sportsman and talented academic who played rugby, football and was part of the school team in Year7s and 8 for gymnastics winning bronze at the national finals in Stoke on Trent.
He said Will was hardworking, personable, conscientious and sociable and in a lot of different groups.
He was due to study aerospace engineering at Sheffield University after travelling.
Mr Law added: 'Eddie was a very down to earth, self-deprecating, and grounded young man who loved life. Sociable and well connected with many different people both in and out of school
'He was selfless and a total team player. Played in goal for the 1st XI last year purely because we didn't have a keeper. He wanted the team and school to succeed.'
He was a passionate Liverpool FC supporter and to take up a place at Leeds Beckett University to study Sport and Exercise Science after travelling.
