Disqualified driver jailed for causing fatal crash in Cotesbach

Leicestershire Police said Chloe’s twin sister, Abigale Pearson, was a backseat passenger in the car and suffered life-threatening injuries, including internal bleeding and a fracture to her collarbone.

Reape also suffered serious injuries and spent several weeks in hospital, while two more of his passengers sustained minor injuries.

Two people in the Mercedes CLK hit by Reape suffered serious life-changing injuries still affecting their mobility, the force said.

At the time of the crash, Reape was disqualified from driving and held an expired provisional licence only.

Det Con Charlotte Wright, said the crash 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,” she said.

“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.”