A young Christchurch truck driver who ran a red light and killed two people has been sentenced in a tense and emotional court hearing.

22-year-old Casey James Winter has been convicted of careless driving causing death.

35-year-old Fulumoa Daly, and his 12-year-old nephew, Ezekiel Tanielu-Loua died in the crash and three others were injured.

He'll serve four months community detention, 200 hours of community work, and pay 20-thousand dollars in emotional harm.

Winter is also disqualified from holding a license for a year and a half.

10 victim impacts have been shared in the Christchurch District Court, with tears on both sides. Many extended forgiveness to Winter.

In response, he faced the family and told them he's truly sorry for the pain and sorrow he’s caused. Fulumoa Daly's wife acknowledged his words with nods and tears.

Judge Paul Keller says no sentence can adequately reflect the harm and loss.

He took into account Winter’s genuine remorse, and acknowledged the victims’ families bravery and grace in extending forgiveness.