The police have formally arrested and charged Andy Esprit of Campbell for causing the death of Kurt Matthew by dangerous driving. Matthew’s death occurred 3 years ago.
Esprit was released on $50,000.00 bail with his father, Aries Esprit of Campbell, standing surety.
As a condition of his bail, the accused is required to report every Wednesday between 7 am and 7 pm at the Mahaut police station.
The matter has been adjourned to Feb 8th, 2021.
The incident took place on Sunday November 26, 2017 on the EO Leblanc Highway in Canefield at around 9:15 pm.
According to the police, motor vehicle registration number HE213, driven by Andy Esprit of Campbell, which was traveling in a northerly direction and another vehicle, registration number TE348, which was parked on the western side of the road in the custody at that time of Kurt Matthew.
Esprit lost control of his vehicle which crashed into the other vehicle while Matthew was about to board it.
Matthew, then aged 48, sustained multiple injuries and was taken to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital where he received medical attention. However, hours later, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
Esprit is represented by attorney at law Wayne Norde. A bail application is being made on his behalf.
Matthew’s death sent shockwaves throughout Dominica. He became known for his tremendous efforts in keeping DBS Radio on-air during and immediately after the passage of Hurricane Maria. His work was acclaimed by many and he was recognized by the radio station and other business places.
I am wondering why the article does not tell us why that driver was arrested 3 years later. Was it a hit and run? Otherwise he should have been at the site of the accident–seems strange to me.
ADMIN: We are not aware of any specific reason being given. However, it is also a fact Matthew’s mother was recently on a local radio station pleading for justice to be done.
I remember that dad moment. Alas I know it’s hard for the driver..when I think of times I on de road and I miss someone alas I just say thank God. Boy it hard we. The country has lost such a dear committed worker but the court system here sucks
At last why it took such long time 3 years to arrest this man?
Is Dominics a real place?
That is why the headline should read:” The police have finally arrested and charged Andy Esprit” instead of “formally arrested etc………”
Its an accident but that is to teach politicians corrupt politicians that their corruprion is no accident…time can pass but…but is a conjunction
Dominica is a sad place… justice delayed is justice den
ied
Notice the “calibre” of some of our 👮 officers. Read paragraphs 5, 6 and 7. In which month did the accident occur? Why not combine 6 and 7 into one paragraph and let the information flow??
“Tek half an leh do nex had goway”.
HOTEP!
JUSTICE delayed is INJUSTICE. This lengthy delay of this case is a gross miscarriage of JUSTICE.
This is a damning indictment of the police force and the legal system. The Force is suffering from partisan politics, ineptitude, demotivation and lack of leadership. The top echelon of this pathetic institution consists of devout party political diehards.
These inordinate delays of cases such as this one to go before a magistrate or judge are prolonging the insufferable pain of the aggrieved party or relatives of the victims. We must make a greater effort to do better.
DNO staff please correct the error on the matter has been adjourned to “Feb 8th, 2020.” which supposed to be Feb 8th 2021.
ADMIN: Thank you. The correction has been made.
How a simple mistake can forever change your life. Keep your head up Mr. Esprit. Jah guide and never lower your spirits. Im sure by now you have sought to forgive yourself and that of the family of Mr. Matthew. Time will heal and i wish you positive guidance.
At long last. The Police must do better.
My mordar 3 years to do a traffic accident??? My God what kia police force is that? But that mus happen eh fada because all them retarded their doin is bring down the men that can do the work .. I know some people in their that go high school and even go university and if you see what they doin them.. dummies alone that dus do that to there own men and woman ..
Admin, correct this – Sunday 26, 2017
ADMIN: We appreciate you point it out. The article was updated.