The case
Liberty Mitchell caused a multi-vehicle collision near Aldsworth in December 2022 after attempting to overtake at nearly 100mph. Taxi driver Octavian Codreanu and passenger Moyra Whelan died; other people were injured.
Evidence and court findings
She admitted offences involving dangerous driving, deaths and serious injuries. Gloucester Crown Court initially imposed six years and eight months on 13 February 2026. The Attorney General referred the sentence for review under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
The sentence
On 28 July 2026, the Court of Appeal increased the sentence to nine years and three months. The release was corrected the next day to give the original sentencing date. This account uses the correction and increased term.
Sources and case status
Updated for the 28 July 2026 appeal increase and the official 29 July correction to the original sentence date.
By Street Crime UK · Source record checked 21 October 2026.
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