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The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
Family pay heartbreaking tribute to teen killed in crash who ‘brought love to everything he did' as driver, 36, jailed
A GRIEVING family have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their "beautiful" son who tragically lost his life in a fatal car crash. William Ray, 17, died when when woman in an Audi smashed into his Ford Fiesta. 4 The teenager, who had been stopped at temporary traffic lights, was killed in the horror crash along with his mate Eddie Shore, 18. Mum-of-two Natasha Allarakhia was driving her two young daughters when she crashed into William's Ford in North Rauceby, Lincolnshire. Allarakhia, 36, from Norwich — was sentenced to ten years in prison earlier this week. The court was told she was sipping alcohol while at the wheel and had been driving at 90mph before the crash. She also lied to the police to try to escape justice for her actions, the court heard. William's heartbroken mum, Sarah Barker, has now paid a touching tribute to her boy, who "brought love to everything he did". She said: 'Will was not just my only son, he was also my best friend, and I love him dearly. "Throughout his life, he brought me joy, love and hope in everything he did. "But not only that, he was a fantastic stepson, grandson and brother." Sarah told how William had a bright future ahead of him - and was about to embark on an aerospace engineering course at university. She added: 'Will's life was only just starting and he was looking forward to beginning the next chapter of it. He was both academic and athletic – not only was he gifted at gymnastics where he trained at Lincoln Gymnastic Club, but also a keen rugby player at Sleaford Rugby Club. "He was due to attend the University of Sheffield to study aerospace engineering, having successfully passed his A-levels, something he never got to see. 'As a mother, I will never get to see Will graduate, get married or make his future life. " William's father Steven has also paid tribute to his son: 'Will had been out celebrating with his friends as they concluded their A-level examinations and were returning home when he was taken from us. "He had been looking forward to a future of university, travel, relationships, all of which I know would have been filled with success. 'Will was the best of us, as a son, brother, grandson, and friend. A sportsman, academic and boyfriend – I genuinely believe that I never heard a bad word said against him. " 'We now all have to learn what a new normal will be for us without Will. He will never be forgotten.' 4 Lincoln Crown Court heard Allarakhia was disqualified from driving in January this year over failing to provide information about two speeding offences in the weeks before and after the fatal crash. At the time of the tragedy, she was "literally drinking and driving" as she sped around with her two daughters, aged seven and 12, in the back while sipping from a can of lager. She reached speeds of 96mph before crashing into William's stationary car at 70mph. The mum then laughed while taking a roadside breathalyser test and spent more than an hour lying to police. Data taken from the two cars showed Allarakhia did not take her foot off the accelerator until just two seconds before the collision. It also revealed she was just 121ft away from the Fiesta when her brakes were briefly applied. Prosecutor David Eager said William in comparison had shown "exemplary' driving before the crash in June last year. Allarakhia admitted two charges of causing death by dangerous driving and one charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She was also banned from driving for a total of 12 years and 8 months and must take an extended re-test before being allowed to drive again. Allarakhia wept and cried out "I'm so sorry" as William and Eddie's families read heartbreaking victim impact statements.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Teenage A17 crash victim Will Ray 'brought joy', says mother
A 17-year-old boy who died alongside another teenager when a speeding driver smashed into the back of their car brought "joy, love and hope", his mother has Allarakhia, 36, was driving her Audi Q2 on the A17 at North Rauceby, Lincolnshire, on 20 June last year when she failed to spot a Ford Fiesta had stopped at temporary traffic driver of the Fiesta, William Ray, 17, and passenger, Eddie Shore,18, died. A second passenger, Jack Prince, 17, suffered life-changing had sipped alcohol while behind the wheel, it emerged. She was jailed for 10 years on Monday after admitting causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury. In a statement, William Ray's mother Sarah Barker said: "My life changed forever when my beautiful son Will was taken from us. "Will was not just my only son, he was also a best friend and I love him dearly. "Throughout his life he brought me joy, love and hope in everything he did. But not only that, he was a fantastic stepson, grandson and brother."Woman sipped booze at wheel before killing teensMs Barker said her son was "both academic and athletic". He trained at Lincoln Gymnastic Club and was a member of Sleaford Rugby Club, she said."With these interests, his friends from Carre's Grammar School and elsewhere, he embraced an active life, of which I was proud to be a part," she said."Will, with his friends, formed a tight group who supported and relished each other's company, being there to support each other in those difficult times, becoming known as The Bulldogs."William was due to attend the University of Sheffield to study aerospace engineering, said Ms Barker. 'Conscientious and compassionate' His mother said: "I will never get to see Will graduate, get married or make his future life. "Will was such a caring, conscientious and compassionate person who cared so much for others."William's father, Steven Ray, added: "Will was the best of us... I genuinely believe that I never heard a bad word said against him."Data taken from the two vehicles showed Allarakhia did not take her foot off the accelerator until just two seconds before the crash and was only 121ft (37m) away from the Fiesta when her brakes were briefly said during part of the journey she was drinking from a can of alcohol. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
News.com.au
20 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘Reckless' mum who killed two teens after downing beer jailed
A mum who killed two teenage friends in a 154km/h horror crash after she had been drinking alcohol behind the wheel has been jailed. Natasha Allarakhia was driving her two young daughters in an Audi when she smashed into 17-year-old William Ray's Ford Fiesta. William, who had been stopped at temporary traffic lights, was killed in the horror along with passenger, Eddie Shore, 18. Another 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in the cash in North Rauceby, Lincolnshire, in the UK. Allarakhia then laughed while taking a roadside breathalyser test and spent more than an hour lying to police. She was today jailed for 10 years after she pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury. Allarakhia wept and cried out 'I'm so sorry' as William and Eddie's families read heartbreaking victim impact statements. Eddie's mum Kerri Foster said: 'Everybody loved Eddie. He's gone and I'm heartbroken. 'I yearn for him constantly and remember all the special things about him. 'He was my baby boy.' William's mum Sarah Barker said: 'Will was such a caring, conscientious and compassionate person. 'Will has always been by my side, it's like part of my identity died with Will.' Lincoln Crown Court heard Allarakhia was disqualified from driving in January this year over failing to provide information about two speeding offences in the weeks before and after the fatal crash. At the time of the tragedy, she was 'literally drinking and driving' as she sped around with her two daughters, aged seven and 12, in the back while sipping from a can of lager. She reached speeds of 96mph (154km/h) before crashing into William's stationary car at 70mph. Data taken from the two cars showed Allarakhia did not take her foot off the accelerator until just two seconds before the collision. It also revealed she was just 121ft (37m) away from the Fiesta when her brakes were briefly applied. Prosecutor David Eager said William in comparison had shown 'exemplary' driving before the crash in June last year. The boys, who had just finished their A-levels, had enjoyed a 'pleasant' evening watching football. William had not consumed any alcohol before getting behind the wheel and had used both the handbrake and footbrake at the lights. Mr Eager continued: 'He was sat talking to his friends at the lights when behind him this defendant drove her car. 'She was driving at that point, the Crown would say, at 96mph (154km/h). Not only was she driving at 96mph (154km/h), she was not paying attention to the road. 'She drove at speed into the back of that vehicle. Even with the tiny amount of braking she did, she hit that vehicle at 70mph (112km/h). 'At the scene, when spoken to she said she was a passenger in the Audi. 'She said that the person who was driving was her partner's friend and he had run off. 'All of this took place in the presence of her two young children.' The cause of death for both teenagers was head injuries, while one of the two teenagers in the back of the car also suffered severe injuries to his hip. As well as a jail term, Allarakhia was banned from driving for a total of more than 12 year and must take an extended retest before she can drive again. Detective Sergeant Kate Johnston, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This collision is solely down to the reckless, selfish and dangerous actions of Allarakhia. 'Because of her utter disregard for the safety of others, two teenagers, with their lives ahead of them, were cruelly taken from this world. 'The other two occupants of the Fiesta are left with both the physical and mental impacts of that night. 'Allarakhia deserves no sympathy in this case – her immediate reaction was to concoct a false story and deny all responsibility until challenged demonstrating a contemptible disregard for anyone else involved. 'Her failure to observe even the most basic rules of the road have destroyed lives, put her own children at risk and rightly attracted a substantial sentence from the court.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Mum who killed 2 teen pals in 96mph horror crash after downing lager while her young daughters were in the car is jailed
A MUM who killed two teenage friends in a 96mph horror crash after she downed lager while at the wheel has been jailed. Natasha Allarakhia was driving her two young daughters in an Audi when she smashed into 17-year-old William Ray's Ford Fiesta. William, who had been stopped at temporary traffic lights, was killed in the horror along with passenger, Eddie Shore, 18. Another 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in the cash in North Rauceby, Lincolnshire. Allarakhia then laughed while taking a roadside breathalyser test and spent more than an hour lying to police. She was today jailed for ten years after she pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury. Allarakhia wept and cried out "I'm so sorry" as William and Eddie's families read heartbreaking victim impact statements. Eddie's mum Kerri Foster said: 'Everybody loved Eddie. He's gone and I'm heartbroken. "I yearn for him constantly and remember all the special things about him. He was my baby boy.' William's mum Sarah Barker said: 'Will was such a caring, conscientious and compassionate person. "Will has always been by my side, it's like part of my identity died with Will.' Lincoln Crown Court heard Allarakhia was disqualified from driving in January this year over failing to provide information about two speeding offences in the weeks before and after the fatal crash. At the time of the tragedy, she was "literally drinking and driving" as she sped around with her two daughters, aged seven and 12, in the back while sipping from a can of lager. She reached speeds of 96mph before crashing into William's stationary car at 70mph. Data taken from the two cars showed Allarakhia did not take her foot off the accelerator until just two seconds before the collision. It also revealed she was just 121ft (37m) away from the Fiesta when her brakes were briefly applied. Prosecutor David Eager said William in comparison had shown "exemplary' driving before the crash in June last year. The boys, who had just finished their A-levels, had enjoyed a "pleasant" evening watching football. William had not consumed any alcohol before getting behind the wheel and had used both the handbrake and footbrake at the lights. Mr Eager continued: "He was sat talking to his friends at the lights when behind him this defendant drove her car. 'She was driving at that point, the Crown would say, at 96mph. Not only was she driving at 96mph, she was not paying attention to the road. 'She drove at speed into the back of that vehicle. Even with the tiny amount of braking she did, she hit that vehicle at 70mph. 'At the scene, when spoken to she said she was a passenger in the Audi. She said that the person who was driving was her partner's friend and he had run off. All of this took place in the presence of her two young children.' The cause of death for both teenagers was head injuries, while one of the two teenagers in the back of the car also suffered severe injuries to his hip. As well as a jail term, Allarakhia was banned from driving for a total of more than 12 year and must take an extended retest before she can drive again. Detective Sergeant Kate Johnston, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This collision is solely down to the reckless, selfish and dangerous actions of Allarakhia. "Because of her utter disregard for the safety of others, two teenagers, with their lives ahead of them, were cruelly taken from this world. The other two occupants of the Fiesta are left with both the physical and mental impacts of that night. 'Allarakhia deserves no sympathy in this case – her immediate reaction was to concoct a false story and deny all responsibility until challenged demonstrating a contemptible disregard for anyone else involved. "Her failure to observe even the most basic rules of the road have destroyed lives, put her own children at risk and rightly attracted a substantial sentence from the court.' 3 3
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Woman sipped booze at wheel before North Rauceby teen death crash
A woman who killed two school pupils when she smashed into the back of a stationary car after sipping alcohol at the wheel and speeding at 96mph (154km/h) has been jailed for 10 years. Natasha Allarakhia, 36, was speeding in her Audi Q2 on the A17 at North Rauceby, Lincolnshire, when she failed to notice a Ford Fiesta which had stopped at temporary traffic driver of the Fiesta, William Ray, 17, and passenger, Eddie Shore,18, died. A second passenger, Jack Prince, 17, suffered life-changing Allarakhia, of Turner Crescent, Norwich, pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of William and Eddie by dangerous driving and causing serious injury to Jack. David Eager, prosecuting, told Lincoln Crown Court William was waiting at the traffic lights on 20 June last year when Allarakhia drove into the back of his Fiesta. Data taken from the two vehicles showed Allarakhia did not take her foot off the accelerator until just two seconds before the collison and was only 121ft (37m) away from the Fiesta when her brakes were briefly speed of Allarakhia's Audi at the time of the collision was 70mph (112 km/h), the court heard. Mr Eager told the court: "Not only was she driving at 96mph but she was not paying attention all the time."During part of the journey she was drinking from a can of alcohol, literally drinking and driving."The court was told Allarakhia laughed when she passed a roadside breath test despite her own two daughters, aged seven and 12, being in the car with her. All four occupants of the Fiesta were taken to Queen's Medical Centre, in Nottingham, where William and Eddie later died from their head injuries. The prosecution had asked for sentence to be adjourned so victim impact statements could be read out in court from the family and friends of the two evidence from the witness box, Eddie's mother, Kerri Foster, told Allarakhia that her "selfish actions" had robbed her of her held her head and mumbled "I'm sorry" as Mrs Foster insisted "I am serving a life sentence of grief".Eddie's father, James Shore, described the two days he spent holding his hand in hospital before he died."It has broken me and I will never be the same the person again," Mr Shore mother, Sarah Barker, said: "Our lives after 9.41pm on that evening will never be the same again. My Will, my only boy, the love of my life."His father, Steven, described his son as the "best of us" and noted how he had never heard a bad word said about him. In his statement, Jack told Allarakhia he had been left with life-changing injuries and described the mental harm as "unspeakable".The third passenger in William's Fiesta, Luke Wood, described how the deaths of his friends had left him with a lifetime of "grief and trauma."In mitigation, Edward Renvoize, said Allarakhia had shown genuine remorse which was emphasised by her demeanour in court."She did not set out to hurt anyone," he said. 'Number of warnings' The court heard Allarakhia had five previous convictions for 12 offences, including a bad driving record."This is a woman who has had a number of warnings to slow down," Judge James House KC noted."This defendant was not just driving significantly in excess of the limit but was not paying attention for a significant period of time."Allarakhia was also made the subject of a 12-and-a-half year driving ban and must take an extended retest before she can ever drive the teenagers' deaths, tributes were also paid by Carre's Grammar School in Nick Law said the teenagers' deaths had "really rocked the whole community". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
