Natasha’s 16-year-old son, Axl, has been struggling to cope with the loss of his mother.
In a heart-wrenching victim impact statement, Axl’s friend, Lauren Richards, shared the teenager’s story, revealing that he will never get to experience milestones like first love, a first proper job, or getting married and having children with his mother by his side.
Justice for Natasha Raven
Lauren Richards, who was Natasha’s best friend and described herself as “sister,” has been fighting for tougher penalties for repeat drink driving offenders.
She believes that if Eddy had been properly rehabilitated, Natasha would still be alive today.
Rehabilitation and Enforcement Needed
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads has recently started a reform program to examine future interventions to deter high-risk repeat offenders.
The department’s spokesperson said that rehabilitation programs can help reduce drink driving offending, but they need to be paired with effective enforcement.