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Call to review sentence for driver who killed boy and fled to Latvia
Keaton's mother described her son as "funny, caring, loving and full of life" and said he "loved football more than anything"
An MP says she has written to the attorney general seeking a review of the sentence given to a speeding driver who killed a 12-year-old boy and fled to Latvia.
On Friday, Aleksanders Dolars, 23, was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for causing the death of Keaton Slater by dangerous driving in Coventry in June 2024.
Dolars evaded capture for Keaton's death for more than two years by fleeing to Latvia and he was finally brought to justice following a determined campaign by Keaton's parents.
Their MP, Taiwo Owatemi, has supported them and has written to the attorney general to suggest the sentence is reviewed and ask whether a life sentence might have been appropriate.
Judges use guidelines set by the Sentencing Council, external to assess the seriousness of the offence based on culpability.
Taiwo Owatemi asked the attorney general to consider referring the case to the Court of Appeal
Warwick Crown Court heard Dolars had been driving at 75-76mph in a 30mph zone when he struck the schoolboy, killing him instantly.
Judge Kristina Montgomery KC told him his speed had been "excessive" and added: "Your selfish and dangerous driving took his life."
But speaking after they left court, the family said they were unhappy with the sentence.