A BANNED driver who killed a teenager and injured her twin sister in a head-on smash has been jailed.
Jack Reape, 31, in a devastating crash that killed passenger Chloe Pearson, 18.
Abigale, left, with her twin sister Chloe Pearson Credit: Leicestershire Police
Abigale suffered serious injuries in the collision but was later released from hospital Credit: Facebook
was a backseat passenger and also suffered life threatening injuries, including internal bleeding and a fracture to her collarbone.
There were also two other passengers in the car who sustained minor injuries in the collision .
The two people in the car hit by Reape – a Mercedes CLK – both suffered serious life- changing injuries which stillaffects their mobility.
Reape, who was also hurt in the crash, was disqualified from driving at the time and only held an expired provisional licence.
He pleaded guilty to one count of causing death by driving while disqualified, one count of causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He was sentenced to ten years in jail at Leicester Crown Court today.
Detective Constable Charlotte Wright, the officer in the case from the SCIU, said: “This was a deeply tragic incident which has had a devastating and lasting impact on multiple people.
“Reape should never have been behind the wheel. He was disqualified from driving and held only an expired provisional licence.
Abigale shared a video of her and her sister to social media as she paid a moving tribute Credit: Facebook
Abigale says she is ‘absolutely mortified and heartbroken’ over the death of her twin sister Credit: Facebook
“His actions resulted in the death of an 18-year-old woman who had her whole life ahead of her and left several others with serious injuries.
“Abigale not only suffered physical injuries but has also had to endure the unimaginable loss of her twin sister. Our thoughts remain with her and the rest of the family.
“This investigation has taken more than two and a half years to complete. Thanks to the work of specialist officers and the strength of evidence gathered, Reape pleaded guilty and spared those involved the added distress of a trial.
“I hope this case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that dangerous driving can have. When you get behind the wheel, you carry a responsibility not only for your own safety, but for those travelling with you and also other road users.”
In a heartbreaking tribute, Abigale said: “The most devastating thing is that I came out of this incident without my twin sister.
“I’m absolutely mortified and heartbroken that I’ve no longer got her by my side.
“Rest in peace beautiful, until we meet again.”
In a separate emotional post, she added: “Words can’t describe how much I miss you Chloe, life’s never going to be same without you.
“I’m heartbroken and lost knowing you’re never coming back.
“I promise to always make you proud, I love you so much.”
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