A man is said to be in critical condition following a motor vehicle accident in Mahaut River in the Kalinago Territory.
The man has been identified as Authur Joseph
Dominica News Online was informed that he was hit by a motor vehicle between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm on Friday, September 9, while going to a shop.
DNO was also informed that the driver of the vehicle did not stop but has since been apprehended by the police. The driver has not been identified.
Relatives told DNO on Monday morning that Joseph is unable to communicate with anyone and is in critical condition at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
DNO is seeking an official report from the police on this accident and will publish it whenever it becomes available.
DNO ! Do u want us to believe that the police has a guy in custody and they do not know who is that guy? I wish the pedestrian a speedy recovery
Understood the guy was driving with no lights. Hope Author recovers and justice be served.
Imagine driving with no lights. This is another offense; three in all. He should not be released on bail.
That is what we call a hit and run accident. It is a criminal offense. The driver committed two crimes.
I hope in time the injured recovers.
Pedestrians, always try to be careful when crossing the road. Look both ways. Keep your ears opened for the sound of an approaching vehicle.
Drivers always look out for pedestrians. You should also drive with this in mind just as you should look out for other vehicles. Decrease your speed. This could help if per chance you observed a pedestrian trying to cross, that you will be able to put on your brakes to stop without hitting him/her. This also pertains to other vehicles.
If there is a vehicle behind you, the same should apply for the driver of that vehicle and others. All should drive cautiously so as to avoid a collision and multiple ones which could cause injuries and deaths.
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When approaching a residential area, you must drive with due ,care and attention. HITTING a person with your vehicle and don’t even stop to find out if he needed attention. What was on board that vehicle and you didn’t want others to see. no mercy or pity for others. No respect, no manners. Ban from driving for life.
Ah magewe sah i hope that he recovers for his family sake.
may he recover soon. drivers and pedestrians should be more careful along the street.
You are right both drivers and pedestrians must be carefu . We take chances to cross the roads all the time to beat the approaching vehicle. We have to value our lives more. Reckless driving is also very bad and drivers have to always look out for the person who sometimes appears from nowhere.
Hope the victim recovers fully from his injuries and the driver hope it was an accident that could not be avoided and was unaware someone was hit and the only reason the driver did not stop and call for help.