PETERSBURG – William Christopher Allen’s attorney and the State Prosecutor have reached a negotiated agreement where the defendant will face a sentence of 16-years in jail with nine suspended, leaving seven years to serve.
Allen was facing multiple felony counts following a vehicle crash on July 4, 2016 that killed Molly Parks and Marie Giesbrcht while Allen was driving the Parks and Rec. van and is believed to have suffered a seizure that caused the accident.
Other terms of the change of plea agreement and final sentencing have to be approved by the court at the August 8 hearing. Judge Trevor Stephens will preside at the hearing.
Allen was originally charged with two counts of murder in the second degree and two counts of manslaughter plus charges of assault in the first degree and unsworn falsification.
The prosecution states in court records that Allen suffers from a seizure disorder, lied on driver license applications and ignored repeated orders from doctors not to drive.
The defendant’s Attorney Julie Willoughby advised the court that Allen will require medical consultation before going into custody so the corrections facility will be aware of his medical needs upon admission.
Court records reflect that family and friends of the victims were present at both court hearings on July 13 and July 17. Allen’s father Perry also attended.
Adrienne Bachmann represented the State.
The Molly Parks Estate has filed a wrongful death claim against the Petersburg Borough, State of Alaska and Allen.
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