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Perth L‑Plater Jailed 16 Months for Willetton Schoolgirl Hit‑And‑Run

The judge called her conduct callous, stressing deterrence with prison over a suspended term.

Overview

  • Tahira Shaheen, 52, hit 12-year-old Alexis Lloyd at a school crossing in June 2023, causing a broken leg and collarbone, then left the scene.
  • The District Court of WA imposed a 16-month term with parole eligibility after eight months.
  • She held only a learner permit, drove unsupervised without L plates, and later gained a full licence while the case was pending.
  • Investigators identified her nearly two months later through CCTV images and eyewitness accounts.
  • Prosecutors accepted a suspended sentence might suffice, yet Judge Laura Christian ordered prison and a two-year licence disqualification upon release.