Twelve year old Kayla Jannene Pierre of Marigot is now dead following a vehicular accident which occurred about 6:30 pm on December 23, 2013.
The accident occurred at Wind Blow, an area between Hampstead and Calibishie.
According to a release from Police PRO John Crbon, bus registration number HB555 driven by Antonio Charlie Mathew of Bense was travelling in a north easterly direction when the driver encountered some difficulty.
Carbon said the bus struck an embankment, overturned, then plunged into a ravine. The thirteen persons who were on the vehicle, including the driver, were taken to the Marigot Hospital where they were treated. Kayla was pronounced dead at the hospital while four other persons, including the driver, were admitted. The others were discharged.
The Police PRO said that a coroner’s inquest will be convened into Kayla’s death and a post mortem will follow.
Can’t believe that u died
Put kayla picture on the tv please isa
Reading these comments are making me cry cousin, sis, best netball player come back kk may u have a sweet life with god not u alone my best friend just dance with I want to see u in the to hug u, touch, go in heaven with u kk rip rip rip rip rip my love kk watching to see u at12 me going to see u in heaven at 12
Can’t stop cry thinking About u rip
Come back kk may u have a sweet life with god not u alone my best friend just 12 girl come I’m droping tears to the ground
Need my angel rip sweety cried so mush lost your life at 12 no boy kayla u are not dead u did not even get grow like a big lady I love u kk should be with your family when I’ll berry on top of u I always saying that
Rest in peace, Kayla Jannene Pierre. Condolences and Prayers to your family and friends.
Seatbelts save lives. Pass a law for people to wear seatbelts, especially children, who fly forward, even when brakes are applied.
A seatbelt law called, “Kayla’s Law.” Protect the children. Much love, from Canada. _/\_ ♥
To the family and friends of the child that lost her life in the accident, all i can say the lord gives and he takes away, our children are given to us by god on loan, he decides when they are called home, try to console yourself with the fact that your daughter has escape the chaos in this world and is most certain sitting with her father in heaven.
LORD PEOPLE MOUTH NOT GOOD, CHARLIE WAS NEVER DRUNK AND THE MAN CRIED SO MUCH OH GOD HAVE MERCY ON PPL TONGUE, GOD KNOWS BEST AND HE WILL PUT HIS HANDS IN THE MIDST OF THIS SITUATION,HAVE UR WILL LORD.
May the God of comfort, comfort the family of the deceased. I pray for a speedy recovery for the injured.
ps.believe it or not,they have built a Plane to travel at 2500 miles per hour, with the air busier than the ground, if an accident was occur, there will be no survisors
U r an ass
Oh please..keep your idiotic and senseless comments to yourself..what has this got to do with anything fool
@angry civilian yes his insurance is intact and it will expire till may 2014 stop saying those bad things we are all human beings,ask a question before u run your lang sepant
It is sad and a great loss to lose a person at that tender age.may the lord have mercy on her soul.Planes get into accidents,trains etc.yet we don’t stop flying.Dominicans quick to condemn their own people.Who are we to judge.The driver needs to be comforted as well.Some of us die young but we have no control over that.sorry for the parent.be strong when this occur and trust in the good lord
allu dominican forever damn kno,were u in d bus when the accident happen for allu to run allu mouth n say he was drivin fast no…….sorry to hear bout the child but he wud not be the first nuh the last to have accident so why dont u guys ….give d man a break
Truth, why make this comment when you weren’t there? What is your point?
GOODNESS GRACIOUS MAN!
Ayesha my dear, I can only imagine the pain that you feel at this time due to the loss of your daughter and your critical condition of your son following that tragic accident. I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to cope with this situation.
Kenneth, Jah guide as you too experience this loss. God is in controll.
My sympathies to both you and Ayesha and the rest of the family.
to all the politicians and police who just sit and make excuses. this will continue to happen to our precious families. these so called bus drivers keep killing people and face no penalties. with such poor driving records one must ask what is the system doing to keep these drivers off the road, much less in public transportation.. my heart bleeds for this girls family..
When ever I come to DA I like to be on the bus to be grounded with my brothers and sisters. I just enjoy listening to the conversations.
But boy am I scared of these drivers. Anytime you get on most of them buses, you already dig three foot deep. And if you do not believe in God, get on one of these buses and you must become a believer.
But how can I blame them; there appears to be no speed limit, I do not see them posted. That is how they make a living, and it seems to be accepted by the DPF.
while i don’t resides in DA, i am a Dominican. First and foremost i see myself as being from ‘Bishe, i find it difficult to comprehend why ppls see it fit to comment on things they do not know about, i come to DA every year and have no qualms traveling with charlie, as one person said in their comment,there seems to be no road limit on the roads in DA and most drivers drive using their own initiative. That however is the fault of the department that is responsible for traffic control in DA, the ppl in that department get paid to do …… because even they themselves drive how they like, how then do we see it fit to condemn someone like charlie who drives for a living, DA ppls need to put their money where their mouth is and start understanding that what is good for the goose is also good for the gander, as a Dominican living abroad, i know of a child being killed by a driver in Bishe before, but as usual that person was not persecuted because of their place in society and the fact that at the time of the child dying the driver was the law (employed and working as a magistrate), it was accepted as an accident,(which it was, so is whats happening to Charlie now), there was no saga about driving drunk, speeding or not driving with due care, it was just brushed under the carpet and that was that. so tell me whats the different, drivers will have accident, but the authorities and people responsible for what we call driving in DA should have a complete cleanup and shake of the department in terms of ensuring that the roads a safe, people have proper driving lesson’s, and most of all realize that Roseau is not Dominica, so the idea of making highways in Roseau and ignoring the road problems we have in the villages, will not solve the problems. Having said that, i am sure procurers are-in place , but are they being followed, i don’t think so. The driving rules, the roads, drivers attitude and most of all the Govt should stop blaming everybody else but themselves for the continues problems we have with our roads in some part of the country and get with giving drivers in DA the support they need to ensure that these accidents are kept to a minimum. Last but not least, i have seen and traveled on vehicles that are unsafe with broken windscreen overloaded buses and the JOKE of it all, the police themselves travel on these transport all year round when and if they have too, however the only time those same police go around the village to check the safety of vehicles is just before Christmas, vehicles driving around with tiers smooth as babies butts in heavy rain just waiting for an accident to happen, broken wind screen giving zero visibility and buses full to the brim with passengers making it inevitable to avoid fatality if there is an accident, to think that all year round they have been driving in that manner, but is only during Christmas time a check is done. Explain to the drives how are they allowed to drive with no due care all year round, however come Christmas they are being checked. The problem is that there is no consistency, and lack of consistency brings with it chaos. Charlie my thoughts are with u always, hope the law see it fit to treat u with the same reasoning, statues and present that was set for the child that was killed in Bishe by the magistrate. As i said whats good for the goose is also good for the gander. An accident is a accident, we too like to run our mouth on ppls when they down, Charlie hope u keeping an eye on those back stabbers, what goes round comes round.
She and her brother are some of the kindes people I know this is soo heartbreaking I still can’t even wrap my head around it it is just not fair that such a kind person would come to such an early end I mean she was only 12. RIP Kayla u will be missed soo much u were soo loved and cared for.i will always love you
I feel it for the family of that young girl just give god thanks and be strong
prayers for those injured and the grieving family.as for the driver if he has been invovled in a number of incidents why people still paying him to maybe get injured or killed.
Pointless to complain nothing will be done , speed kills and this little girl payed the price there are so many people who dont have licenses, or should be using using glasses or just should not be behind the wheel .Regular testing is required for those who make a living transporting passengers. Condolences to the family Kayla.
Now this is a sensible comment, u have nailed it on the head, but will the authorities agree with you,”NOT” until another fatality, well said. Lets hope that the procedures we know we have in place, like ensuring that drives especially those who dive for a living have good eye sight, know which side they are to drive on , obey the rules with regards to the amount of passengers that should be on their vehicle, comprehend the fact that DA don’t have wide enough roads to speed and overtake will be implemented to reduce the fatality rate via vehicle accidents
sorry they don,t have that girl to celebrate chirsmas
My sympathy is extended to the family and friends.
My sympathy is extended to the family and friends.
she was my family .may her soul rest in peace.
DNO the children were sent to PMH n is presently still there so please get your info correct
charlie drives so horrible n that bus wasnt fit to be on d road transporting passangers, i travel d road evry other day n hvin to tell him countless times be careful. jus sad that a young lady lost her life… rest in peace angel!
Don’t be quick to judge. Wasn’t the road wet, anyone can loss control on a wet road, drirver didn’t had to be driving fast, but if he was then he needs to pay for his action. Condolences to the family, friends, schoolmate and all those close to the family. Gods strenght to u
Condolences to the family on their loss. When one grieve, we all grieve.
Come on lol it was an accident. Don’t you think the driver and his family is hurting too along wit the other family.
Say a prayer for the families instead of talking foolishness. Sad day to everyone. Lord comfort us all.
R.I.P Hun
You people are just jumping to conclusion.. because there was an accident does not mean he was driving fast it was an accident for God’s sake.. bad roads. bad weather..drivers can lost control.its not like he ran down a Person on the Street.. and by the way the driver ishurting too..don’t you think?
Watch over this family may her soul rest in peace
Kayla jannene pierre may your soul rest in perfect peace too soon but our lord was ready for you to come home really wished you did make it. I will continue to pray for the family of this young lady and also her brother and sister who was also involved in this tragic accident.I thank your lord for watching over us last evening and protecting the lives of these other pasangers and I. We will forever worship you.
The island of Dominica needs a lot of prayers. There is a newly constructed bridge leading into Roseau, that has demons placed right at the base of the it. These things got to go, cause they represents high class demons. The islands has never been the same since after the construction of that bridge.
R.I.P Janeen.. Heavens got another angel
such a sweet, loving, talented, quiet, friendly, intelligent little girl
who had so much planned for her future
Sad…
If not already in place, I think the time has come for us to carefully scrutinise people, who seek employment as bus drivers. They should be vetted to ensure that they are of sound mind, free of drugs or alcohol abuse, have no criminal record and above all have an aptitude to serve the public. Nothing can bring back Kayla but for the sake of the profession and the public we should improve our standards.
She was a very nice person. I met her while playing Netball for Dominica in August. So sad. My heart goes out to the parents.
oh my god .so sad may god put a hand.just before christmas thats a mountain to go over. the last time I was in Dominica I was coming from Roseau and I boaded a bus and I just made it to Layou and I made him put me down because of the speedi told him and he told me that if I fraid to die and the same afternoon he had an accident so my people donot pay a driver to kill you ask them to slow down or go down it might save your life may god give the family strength
So very tragic, so very sad. RIP
I will not travel on any bus as I feel all the drivers drive far too fast.
My condolences to the Pierre family in DA and the USA from the Vincy folks.
may her soul rest in peace.condolances to her family,
i want u all to talk to those who were involve and they will tell u he was not driving fast ,so think before u speak one more thing he wasnt drunk
he wasnt drunk no alcohol in his blood, and he was not driving fast his,his brakes give way ,it is an honest accident ,so get your facts straight before u talk ,and he is very remorseful,he is very sorry i saw him this morning
how old are the other two children the mom had on board?
God grant them your mercy especially the family of the dead child and the dreiver and his family. what a sad time of year for them. no one wants to kill someone especially, so God grant the driver your peace in his heart.i know how he feels right now.
my heart is breaking
Another bus accident. Yet again. when will some laws be put in place to check the fitness of those drivers. pissed off. time to sort out the crap in Dominica. hope justice will be done. stuupppesss
sorry for the lost
sorry for the lord
And when police doing their work Dominicans getting vex that bus was not suppose to be on the road insurance not even paid now many are injured and one has lost her life innocent child may her soul rest in peace
omg
how sad.
sigh
boy… it not easy eh to lose ur child an again b4 christmas wii
r.i.p kayla
A parents’ worst nightmare! RIP Angel(s)
We pray for all involved in the accident and especially for the family of the little girl. May she rest in eternal peace.
may God grant us his peace in these real tests that break our hearts.It is very important to know Jesus as our Lord and Savior because time is very short
He need to stay off road that’s people life
Please DNO do not contribute to poor Grammar in your reports. If it can be counted it is “number of…” if it is otherwise weighed or measured by volume it is “amount of..” You report said “…amount of people…” this is NEVER grammatically correct.
Admin: The instance you are referring to seems to have already been corrected.
my heart goes out to the family of the deceased. may her soul rest in perfect peace and may the families involved find peace and consolation in the lord
What happen to DNO nothing about the weather in the country we out there looking for info.
Rest in peace baby
My sympathies go out to the family and may the child’s soulrest in peaCE.I pray that the driver finds peace.no one wants to kill anybody.this Christmas will be a sad one but God is good.
DNO, it’s not ”a significant amount of people” but ”a significant number of people”
My sympathies to all those affected in the accident.
Admin: thanks, already corrected.
As usual, DNO continues to delete all my comments. I think that they expect me to shear tears hypocritically on the site because of this accident. Dominican adopt all the bad stuff from the West (America) and neglect the good. During Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major Holidays when a significant amount of drivers/families are expected to do a lot of traveling on the roads; the local Government dispatch state troopers and other law enforcement agents/policemen to patrol these roadway to ensure the public safety.
These agents look for reckless and erratic drivers, as well as for any road obstacles etc. We aught adopt such practices to help maintain safe travel for all of our citizens. In my previous comment I suggest that more guardrails are needed along the most dangerous areas of the roads. This comment was deleted. Won’t be surprised if some narrow minded person on DNO delete this comment as well. We all live and have family members on the Island and this could have happened to any one of us. Therefore, it behooves us to take drastic measures to have more police presence on our roads besides Roseau.
Prayers and tears from the heart to all the people involved in this tragic accident. Much love and prayers for the James family in the loss of their precious daughter, Janine. Rest in peace. Dear God have mercy. _/\_ ♥
My sympathy to the entire families and especially to that of the deceased. May God’s will reign throughout
That accident did NOT happen at Hampstead (DNO please correct). It was actually near the Savannne Paille Road which is much closer to Calibishi.
Admin: Noted. Thank you.
It’s so difficult for any parent to deal with . My prayers and thoughts are with those affected , The driver (Charlie ) hold strong and don’t let negativity hold you back. Accidents do happen , and to all the other road users please be careful over the season .God bless you all and Dominica .
A few years ago i got a ride with this bus driver and he was doing some crazy stuff with passengers. People were scared but afraid to speak out. I could nor take it and forcefully told him to stop he is carrying passengers and made it clear he should not mess with people’s life. He did comply.
Today i am heart broken. I hope the authorities investigate properly cause i know this guy very well and he should permanently loose driving privileges and prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter if investigation shows any negligence on his part. He should be made an example for other bus drivers who do not respect the life of there customers.
My sympathy to the loved ones and those affected. This is too sad.
My heart goes off to you Kenneth. May your baby girl rest in peace. Be comforted by all the hugs and sweetness in memories of her. Our prayers to your ‘baby” boy. may he recover totally and soon.
it is time we stop talking and do something about these bus drivers. yesterday i was just stumped by one overtaking under the canefield cliff all the way to the Gas station by P.H.Williams. Can you imagine? We need some serious Traffic Police!
I have been on buses that drive to fast…………..i would tell them don’t drive me too fast or have they forgotten that they are carrying passengers and have to drive with precaution i personally think that public buses should have a speed limit of driving
Frozen in a state of shock, no and impossible. Jesus take the wheel. Too close to home. I can’t. RIP angel. This shouldn’t happen to anyone.
That’s sad
sad news .condolences to the familly involved.our lost ,her gain .she can now rest peacefully.beautifull flower in the masters bouquet.*sigh*
RIP
when a driver is called crashingon that must tell you something. courage my dear Aisha my god give you the strength to go through this no mother wants to bear this burden especially at this time of year
how many more lives must this driver take before his license is revoked.
As one who drove passenger vihicles back in the late 1950 – 1960 i would like to extend my sympathies to the parents and other relatives of the child. and say to the driver keep courage as i have being there . and to the people making unkind statements here, please allow the investigation to continue as i know how that driver feels this morning
It was an accident, he wasn’t driving fast, but the road was wet and a problem came up with the brakes, I can’t judge him what happened last evening could happen to anybody. But I must say, charlie need to take a rest from driving.. My deepest condolences to the family the lost their child, may god grant you peace in the time of this your storm.
No lord NO NO NO a child is dead a mother does not deserve this lord….what a sad gloomy Christmas but regardless lord I give you thanks and praise cus above all you are in control
May God give the family strength. People when a bus driver have your life in their hand stop them if you find they being reckless cause most of them only thinking of the money not you.
This has touch my heart
My deepest sympathy To the family members of the decreased child. She is around my age range and I’m feeling like is me. May her soul rest in peace
Lord I pray for The mother of the children I too being a mother and was involved in an accident with my children. Mother I feel your pain cause everyday I look at my kids and just don’t know what I would do if one of them had died But God is good and in control> Hold strong to the mother I say be of good courage God will see you through. I am in tears this really breaks my heart. But it is not our place to question the Lord drivers please drive carefully.
When will these bus drivers realize that people lives are in their hands, you can fix your bus but you CANNOT give the person back their life that’s why when i am on a bus and i see madness i speak out, if he’s in the wrong i hope his permit to drive passengers is taken away, we have to start some where set the example send a strong message so the others will not take it lightly.
je suis tritte pour cette accident que la dominique conner que dieu gade ces gents est ces enfants tout mes condenleanse au familles des vitime oui ces vrais que les chauffeur son des foue du volants ces grave
all my sympathy goes out to the james family of marigot and may your soul rest in peace Janine and may the others recover soon.
Where was the bus coming from
Rip kayla is not dead she by your side
lord see Charlie through all this have mercy my god
Very sad day before the holiday my heart ache to all involve in the accident. Lord embrace each and every one hurt in this tragic accident. Drivers becareful when driving temember you have people on the bus and the life that you save might be you own.
correction (remember)
Such sad news woke up to a text saying this darling child has pass mothers are not pose to bury their children but we never ask the man above why may she rest in peace
She was my friend and soo young it’s so sad she is very kind. Rip
She was always so nice to me I used to go to school with her
So sorry, may the soul of the departed rest in peace.
My niece gone alas ! what a sad way to go at the dawn of the almighty’s birth. Janine aunty love you and miss u tears,… who is gonna say aunty I always love your shoes and those long hugs before school alas!
So sad. Dear God grant calm, peace and strength at this time to all affected. Mercy we beg Lord Mercy we plead.
is all the damn driver fault i remembered when he had a bus in 2011 and he went straight into a light pole and blackout half of the village u doh see wicked charlie wicked and is not the first time
Dat Charlie again!r.i.p
Jesus Take the wheel, Thought just came to mind. Rest In Peace Lil one and a speedy recovery to all involved
For some mysterious reason these types of accident/incidents occur worldwide during Christmas season. The real purpose of that sacred observance has been ignored. The Christmas season is a sad time for may people who have lost family and friends just days before “Christmas.” We ask and pray for strength for the victims families. Also, I think there needs to be more guard rails along our dangerous roads.
The Skeritt Labor Administration’s priority is the red clinic and to spend money as regards the buying of as many votes as possible in an effort to remain in power. The Marigot Hospital which is in close proximity to the Airport, the building is not only in a terrible condition but does not have the drugs and equipment to handle critical emergencies. I understood their were two critically wounded children in that accident and because of the condition of the Marigot Hospital, the children will have to be transported to Roseau. Should the children die, the families of the children should hold Skeritt and the Labor Party Government responsible for their deaths.
i heard that the bus driver wasnt driving fast is the steering that cut and when the driver applied for brake he didnt get and i was told the driver tried all he could ntn could be done accident do happen this 1 just ended in the lost of a life. some in the accident told me so.and by the way the little girl was my friend but we have to be understand. May God grant the parents strength and courage to go through this tragedy.
How many more deaths on the roads before the government/police take control and enforce safety laws on the roàds. All drivers drive much too fast, especially bus drivers. Look how many family’s lives are now affected? Is it worth it? Condolences to the families involved.
Bus drivers in Dominica drives to fast
Aw. So heartbreaking. Death comes like a thief. So sad. I pray for strength for d family. Any time is a sad time to lose the ones we love. May the little girl rest in God’s arms. He has better plans for her. Family, find comfort n closeness to God at this time of grief. god bless u all and those praying for u all! I also pray for all Dominicans here and abroad to keep safe and accident free by God’s grace and saving power! Amen
prays ….
prayers….
A little girl girl like that its so sad
A little girl like that it’s so sad
Very sad indeed and our prayers goes out to all those involved, may the good lord grant them strength and healing. In my opinion this may or may not be driver`s error, but regardless, those are the ones weather on duty or not a keen eye should always watch over our drivers. Wishing every one a speedy recovery.
Omg a little girl died..i understood the driver charlie he wad driving fast
Most of them drive way too fast. They wouldn’t get away with it in any other place other than DA.
Why is this getting so many negative feedback? For the person saying they understood the driver was speeding? Or is there another reason for the accident that was not disclose here but you all know?
How would u know that…in times like this everyone puts their spin on it..be real people..
@truth – if you were not there, shut your mouth.
My heart is breaking. May God grant the parents strength and courage to go through this tragedy.
I will make the assumption that the two thumbs down were made in error. Smh
Which two retarded would give this a thumbs down? Lord have mercy on us!
I saw the deceased child, so young, she is resting now, may her soul rest in peace
I understand that in the last six years, this driver has had 5 serious accidents. I’m concerned; about how many more before the authorities step in and reevaluate him as a transport driver.
This man shouldn’t be carrying passengers!!!
I don’t know the statistics that well on your comment of his history, but I do know that he has changed buses often, usually after an accident. Passengers will normally comment “Charlie has another bus again?” Any one from the north-east can confirm that that’s part of his reputation. It was only a matter of time until something like this happened.
So sad! It would be good if we use this opportunity to talk about the need for more road safety for our people. For example, I am one of those who firmly believe that drivers should not be certified for life. We should all be tested again every five or ten years. Do you know that there are many drivers who are legally and/or functionally blind? I once served on the Safety and Health Board and it was shocking when a physician read a report on the number of drivers who are blind but still drive because the system only require you to keep your licence paid up to date. There are people driving at night who are short sighted, but there is no provision for these people to be denied a licence. So what do we have? Accidents and accidents and the occasional death. Do you see all those vehicles with scratches and dents? The Physician said that many drivers confess that they do scratch their vehicles because of their bad sight.
People, let’s lobby for stricter traffic control. Let’s make noise for legislation to permit the authorities to suspend drivers’ licence where the driver has been involved in many accidents. Just two-and-a-half-years ago, Kent Pemberton, a teacher at the Pierre Charles Secondary School at Grandbay, was killed by a driver who has had many accidents before. This driver should not still be on the road. Let’s rally for our safety! DNO, please assist in this cause.
Admin: Thank you for your comment. What *specific* action do you suggest?
This is amusing: @ Admin! what do u mean what “specific” should be put in place, in the comment it has been spelt out to you, what would you like the person who commented to do, think for you as well? it is clear that the point he/she has mention is in plain ENGLISH. Which part of people driving blind you don’t understand, which part of drivers driving and repeatedly causing accident you don’t understand. The logical answer and remedy is to have those potential murders off the road, because the reality is putting a blind man behind a wheel is just as bad and even worst than having a drunk man driving, for crying out loud, while this is not aimed at DNO directly i just wish as a nation we would stop stalling and be give some positive feedback as to what the government decides to do about the amount of potential deaths we will endure before something productive is done. It is not rocket science just common sense. Get with the program Please.
Which authorities do you expect to step in? You are talking about Dominica right? They only react and talk after something happens.
I know this man who has dimentia and he still drives his pickup truck. Half the time he does not even know where he is.
In the place where I live doctors are required by law to report such cases to the department of transport and the person’s driver’s license is suspended until they are evaluated and deemed fit to drive.
Well ..maybe you should take up your concern to the law enforcement department… maybe they are the one at fault here according to your comments
well according to your comment , do u think that the authority is not at fault? tell me this who is making it possible for ppls to drive when clearly they should not be? who is the enabler that provides and gives driving permits to drivers that should not be allowed to go anywhere near a vehicle, not just to protect the public but to also protect themselves? and last but not least if u live in a community where they see the authority as unaccountable for this slackness, well then all i can say is that everybody has their opinion, however when people’s lifes are at risk, we should be able to see our way clear to accept blame and responsibility of our action: meaning without enablers(like the lacks of traffic laws) there would be less accidents, and the same goes for the perpetrators like the reckless drives, they should be held responsible as well for their actions, but i think we can all agree the the buck stats with the authorities. As the saying goes “If people are allowed to do what they like without ANY repercussions whatsoever, then why should they worry about consequences” there is no thief without an upholder, unless the authority stick their finger out and do something, we can all blow hot air, but nothing a go happen.
To continue your sense of thought, NO ONE who had ever been involved in ACCIDENTS should NOT be driving.
I thought the report said “the driver encountered some difficulty”.
Just learnt that Ayesha had three children involved in the accident and that Janine lost her life. My sympathy goes out to Crawford James and the rest of the family in Marigot.
They are all talented and very intelligent children. God bless the surviving siblings.
My prays are with the family also. We had such a wonderful time when we were home during the summer. It was a pleasure interacting with this family. My prayers are with Aeysha and the others.
R.I.P baby girl. May God give her parents all that they need to get through this. Ask that Gos will give their son speedy recovery.
There was a 12 yr girl in my class.She die and she’s my cousin
She was so nice
She was a very good actress and dancer.
Please accept my deepest sympathies
we the dominican diasporas are praying that all goes well , and hope all servive the crash.
What a sad story one day before christmas.to lost control which mean you were driving to fast.passengers stop giving the drivers control of your lives , if you see the driver is driving to fast say something or make them put you down and don’t pay.
You are still not sure of the details, please do not jump to conclusions.
All the bus drivers drive too fast and careless.
shut the ….. the girl die and u talkin about doh jump to conclusion you heartless ……
Yes the details aren’t in, but I’ll bet that the driver was speeding. My times ive experienced for myself bus drivers driving recklessly. Once I myself stopping him under canefield cliff to put me down. Only then everyone else started talking they’re mind. I have a very close family friend who is still stuffering from a bus drivers recklessness years after.
You did not lose a child. We all know them bus drivers driving extra fast to make more cash. The roads in DA not built for speed. They have no concern for passengers. Some drivers ok but most only for themselves. So sad…
Exactly.
A bus will not plunge into a ravine if the driver was driving carefully..plzzz..I am so upset about this and words cant express my sadness to the parents of this little girl as I am a mother myself.God alone knows what needs to be done about that driver
why is it that we always assume that all accidents are due to fast driving?
I would like to say that ,as a vehicle inspector in the UK, all road vehicles and their systems are inspected annually. These checks are to do with brakes and their efficiency,windscreens and their clarity, washers and wipers,vehicles lights and correct bulb colours,steering geometry and suspension,fueling and emissions,fabric of vehicles e.g. corrosion and rust,wheels and tyres and passenger safety e.g. seat-belts. The tests are done according to published government guidelines. These tests take generally one hour to complete. If the vehicle fails one aspect of the govt guidelines, a failure is issued and the vehicle should not be on the road, until and unless repairs of the fault(s) are carried out and the vehicle is retested and passed. Taxis and black cabs are tested every six months, because they carry the general public. The govt recognises public transportation has to have a higher level of scrutiny than ordinary vehicles.
In that way should there be an accident, loss of life is mitigated due to the good quality of the the vehicle systems, faults being picked up and rectified at least every six months. so if loss of life occurs the fault is mostly due to poor driving. To further reinforce public safety, an inspectorate is established to carry out spot checks on these vehicles to ensure that they and their drivers are up to the task of ferrying the public safely.
So I suggest the following the setting up of a vehicular testing station for public carriage vehicles to carry out an MOT=Ministry of transport examination annually according to UK/EU standards. Why should DA folks have a lower standard? Are not DA folks just as precious as Europeans? I would gladly return to DA to set up such a scheme, and be employed as one of the first inspectors. In that way the wonton loss of lives will not be due to vehicle defects but bad driving, and those drivers will soon improve or lose their licenses
After reading all the comments, it seems that there are basically three camps, apart from those well wishers. One camp is in favour of the driver, his legality and his bad feelings, another, saying that fast driving was the cause and it’s a general illness that affects “transport” drivers in DA, and finally lack of governmental concern!
To stop such incidents occurring with such regularity, I propose the setting up of a UK/EU system of inspection and regulation,coupled with enforceable sanctions. It should cover all aspects of vehicular systems, and annual inspection. Another system to check the drivers who wish to carry on public carriage business. A separate inspectorate tasked to carry out “spot” checks on these public carriage vehicles to ensure that they and their drivers comply with published government guidelines, again with enforceable sanctions. I would be happy to return home from the UK to set up such a ministry,in order to improve the lot of both the drivers and the general public. Such a system can be funded by the revenues raised from the annual inspection of all road vehicles. This should be apolitical in nature, not dependant on which party is in the driving seat
In this way, the driving standards will improve throughout the island, the number of accidents will decrease and the loss of life will fall dramatically as a result. In the UK mini-buses and small coaches, which basically are what DA’s transporters would be classified as, have all got to have separate seat belts for each seat and they have to be used. A fine is payable by the drivers, further ensuring the added safety of his passengers.
A “Belt-up” campaign of public information could also be aired, to educate the passengers and drivers of all vehicles, as to the benefits of wearing seat-belts whenever undertaking any road journeys. Why should the value of human lives be any less than those of the UK or the EU? We are just as precious, as can be validated by the numerous expression of condolences to the child’s family. It’s time that DA folks were given better and safer public transport!
stupid is not only when u driving face u lose control. the ends can cut the gas peddle can stick the break hose can cut. so many things can happen but one thing all u know is fast driving. not saying he wasnt face but get the info first
This is the second time in 3 years that an innocent child full of potential was killed in a vehicular accident. Some time ago Keyanna Immanuel from the same community of Marigot died in a fast driving bus incident in Castle Bruce going to Roseau. The driver was reportedly on his cell phone while driving and was out on some thousands of dollars bail in less than no time.
He was not driving fast as a survivor pointed out the bus developed a fault which caused it to speed up.
Stop jumping to conclusions.
I refuse to believe you made that comment! Someone can lose Control of a vehicle for more than one reason it doesn’t have to be because the drive was driving to fast. Many a times things happen and we in our human form are quick to blame because we only see with our natural eyes…… when really most are in the realm of the supernatural. No man knows when death will knock at your door get your life right before it’s too late
With that said, My heart goes out to the friends and families of those deceased. They are in a better place…..
Very good advice. when the driver is driving dangerously complain and do not pay. The driver’s are only interested in as many trips as possible not the passenger’s safely
I actually meant to dislike this comment, but somehow it checked like instead…That is an absolute lie, if that is the case why do we constantly ride them. Yes there are those that drive fast, but quit generalizing just to be negative!…Ridiculous…
Small minded Dominicans… always jumping to rash conclusion..let the police do their investigation and shut up..will you?
which investigation, the police themselves use the same vehicles to go see their woman at night, they ride the same vehicle dressed in full uniform without any shame, which job are u referring too, i don’t understand why Dominicans are so scared to talk about the one and only problem here! which is the driving law not being implemented, and the implementation that’s in place as my fellow UK commentator said is that we Dominicans should have MOT’s done not just on passengers vehicles but all transports, instead we there pussy footing around who was drunk, who was speeding and so on. When will you people be honest with your self and accept that just like how the drivers are only concerned with how many trips and money they make, its the same way the Govt seems to continue to ignore the problem or rather pretend that it is the norm and it will go away. And the sad sorry truth is that there is nothing worst than death and still no heed is taken by the drivers nor the authority. This could never happen in the UK
oh God i pray in the name of jesus that they may all be ok .amen
My sympathy to all invoked in this accident.May god grant strength to the families.
Heartbreaking news.
I understood there is one fatality. My prayers go out to the James Family. Lean on the everlasting arms of Jesus.
all u kill my sister
Am sorry for your lost t and all theothers including the driver… but your sister was a passenger on the bus..which the driver was getting her home from her erands when an accident.. an accident happened… so no one willfully kill your sister… am praying for yourfamily and the others who were on that bus.
what happen to alu people driv slow ner
Always assume that every accident is due to fast driving, because apparently it’s the only cause for accidents world wide.
lord watch over those people
Who r these fools thumbsin down some d sad face emoticons? Some people r heartless, they don’t even know y they r disliking some comments….stupes.
Oh my God
may God be with you all
Sigh… Thats what happens before christmas ?… God bless the people. I also heard their was a 12 year old girl, she died. May her soul rest in peace
Lord I lift up the passengers and driver of the bus to you. Stretch your hands over each one of them. I also pray for your traveling mercies during the Christmas season, especially for the bus drivers who are busy trying to make the extra cash
Lord Jesus take control. Have mercy
one child died