'Don't ask for our forgiveness': Heartbroken family of Urrbrae crash victims speak in court

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Family and friends of two women killed in a high-speed crash in Adelaide's south-east last year tell the District Court they can't forgive the mentally unwell driver responsible.

A man who killed two "beautiful, innocent women" in a "horrendous" high-speed crash in Adelaide's south-east last year represents one of the most "egregious examples of dangerous driving" that has ever come before the courts, a prosecutor says.

"Given the nature of the intersection, in particular, it's perhaps surprising there weren't more losses."The court heard it was "just lucky" that the children of the two women were not in their respective cars with them at the time. "Tania was loving, caring, quick-witted, full of fun and had so much to offer; everyone loved being with her," they wrote."We are being punished for our daughter being on the road at the wrong time, doing the right thing.

"When I walk to the shops, everyone stops me and asks me, why is the man who killed your daughter not in jail?Assistant Police Commissioner Joanne Shanahan. "Our wellbeing and mental health, including depression, all hit hard, just like a prison sentence would. But for your punishment you might just be sitting at home, taking your medication, and being looked after by your mum and dad."Don't ask for our forgiveness; this is not possible, you need to be accountable for two innocent women killed on Anzac Day."

 

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In Australia , mental illness is more beneficial then healthy people .!! Not surprised .!! Few years back In Brisbane one man killed bus driver (arson attack)and he didn’t found guilty due to his mental health.!!!!

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