Dlava’s sister, Avin, was also present in the car at the time of the crash. Such was the extent of her injuries that she didn’t even learn about her sister’s death for several months afterwards.
Avin also had to grapple with her perceived guilt associated to the fact that it was she who had invited Dlava to the prom. She was unable to remember much of the crash, having suffered serious memory loss related to the incident itself.
Earlier this year, in May, McGinn was sentenced to seven years in prison, having previously admitted dangerous driving causing the deaths of the teenagers.
Kiea’s mum, Teresa, said: “Seven years, that’s the justice here. Two beautiful girls. This is what we got today.