The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident which led to the death of 32 year old Curien Francis of Petite Soufriere who resided at Good Hope.
According to a release from Police PRO, Inspector John Carbon, at about 7:45 am on August 9, 2013 it was reported that Francis, who was speech and hearing impaired, was crossing a street at Good Hope when she was struck by dump truck.
The vehicle registration number TE275 was at the time being driven by Lyndon St. Louis of Castle Bruce.
Francis sustained multiple injuries and was transported to the Castle Bruce Health Center where she was treated and further transported to the Princess Margaret Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.
She was pronounced dead upon arrival by a medical practitioner.
A coroner’s inquest will be convened to be followed by a post mortem.
Investigations are continuing.
why was she taken to a health center if she was hit by a dump truck why was she not taken straight to the E.R
Thank u Annie for the info. I met her twice, she was really a sweetheart, very nice woman, she will be surely missed, may the Lord give my uncle strength to move on, I prey that the children well be loved by every one. I am not in Dominica but my pray is with them. I could not remember her name, this is why I asked
RIP Cuz u surely will be missed
It is so funny how we are so quick to judge and make judgement not realizing once we are here in this imperfect world bad things that we never planned for will happen to us. This young man is one of the most kind and loving young person one can ever come across. I know this was not deliberate and witnesses around will tell the police that he was not speeding. I feel so much for that young lady I know you were a spark in your community and well loved by your family. We are both hurting her family and our family; but i know that God never gives us burdens that we can’t bear.
Curien may yr soul rest in peace and condolences to yr family and friends.
To her family, be strong that’s sad.rip
The business of any and anybody driving a dump truck on dominica roads needs to be re examined by law enforcement.I find too many accidents involving heavy trucks and buses and cars by extention.The condition of tires on these trucks is another thing to be looked at closely.So many times we see accidents and the vehicles in question have bald tires driving up and down d/a’s treacherous mountain sides.The requirements and means of testing individulas who drive the public and those heavy pieces has to be reconstructed.We have more heavy trucks more cars more people all running on traffic rules from the 60’s.My solution:Drug and alcohol testing after accidents like this one with random testing on any public transport and heavy truck driver.Constant monitoring of tire conditions of all vehicles on d/a roads by police.When u stop a vehicle to search it for marijuana why not do a vehicle inspection right there and then as that should be a top priority.Oops i could keep babbling all day on the matter.Just remembered it wouldn’t make a difference because Dominica has no traffic laws or so it seems.How can such a mountainous country allow people to run around on vehicles with such bald tires where rain falls almost every day.
The dumper not license and maybe not insured too. The driver license not up to date. We take chances and when accidents happen we looking for sympathy and cover up. We cannot bring the dead back to life. Please operate within the law.
Yes is uncle tyseen girlfriend. I came out from far too see all my family and i was happy to see that even if things are very hard, they were allways so smiling. Her 2 beautifull children and my loving uncle , i pray for them every day. Her smile was more than enougth to start you day. Unfortnately i won’t be there to support you uncle but we are all together with you in our hearts.
It’s just so sad because a week ago i saw her and now she is gone. Rest in peace my dear .
Annie Bonnie & the rest of the BONNIE family
I don’t know the deceased or the driver and death creates a void that nothing can ever fill, but lets all remember that both families are in pain right now.
May her soul rest in peace, and may her family be consoled.
your humour and your morals will surely be miss by all to the immediate family be strong and also to the truck driver god is in the midst of everything he will see u through you are not the first neither will you be the last to cause an accident these things do happen to those commentin please comfort at this time to the family bless up
RIP Curine. Pray for God’s guidance, grace and love to her young children especially, may he provide for their every need and help them grow up to be wonderful success and God fearing individuals
god knows why my heart goes out to her family god will help you all to get through this my pray are with u
Who are those jackasses or fools giving thumbs down for people giving their condolences or their sympathies. This person or those people have too much time on their hand. Get a life. I hope nothing happens to you or your family. “FOOL/FOOL.
R.I.p. Curene our dear cousin. From keturah alfred and the rest of ur family in castle bruce. Everybody loved u
Rip my dear cousin. From ur family in castle bruce especially vanna and richie. We all loved u
I do not think people are giving thumbs down to the people extending condolences. I think the thumbs down is for those who write STUPID/IGNORANT posts.
Although I, personally, do not give a thumbs down unless it is necessary, you should agree that some of these posts are outrageously ignorant.
Not to mention, some people also do not understand the difference from right and wrong.
I totally agree with you, why thumbs down for their condolences. Dominica is full of wicked plp.
You are so right. A typical example of the sickness that permeates our country.
A sudden death in whatever manner is painful for the family to bear. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and of course all her friends who especially loved her and enjoyed her company as she did yours. I realize how much you will miss her.
Her sudden passing creates a void in your life. Take heart. You can rest assured that she is in the presence of God. He has made her whole, able to hear and talk.
As God observes your grief from above, know that His Holy Spirit, The Blessed Trinity is with you and is covering you with His mantle of love, consolation and is blessing and strengthening you.
It is customary to pray:
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen!
Was she Uncle Tyson’s girlfriend? This is so sad. R.I.P sweetheart
Yes she was
so sad rip
Maybe if DA had ambulance helicopters like where i live, maybe she could have survived the critical hour !!
Hmmm
DNO get your proper news. The truck couldnt stop. RIp
why the hell would anybody be driving a truck that could not stop…. didn’t he know before he went into the truck that there is a problem with his brakes?????
Oh my God
this is terrible.
The “Pedestrian has the Right of Way” rule is being instated in the driving laws of Dominica.
This will ensure that drivers are aware of the possibility that pedestrians may be hearing impaired, so “horn blowing” to alert pedestrians is needed, but the ultimate responsibility to avoid hitting a pedestrian is the driver’s.
My condolences to the family and friends of this young lady……
” Tears comes in the night but joy comes in the morning.”
Very sad story man. Condolences going out the family and friends of the deceased.
She was such a sweet young lady who was loved by all of Petite Soufriere and Good Hope by extension.. She will be missed.. To the family and friends rest in the comfort that we will see her again someday.. Rest in Eternal Peace Curien.
So sorry to read that. My sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time of grief.
Very, Very sad news. My condolences those left to morn. RIP.
knowing how dem people on that island drive,it is safe to say that he was speeding and could not stop on time.
Don’t talk like that, you do not know the circumstances
This is a possibility. He may have seen the lady but due to driving fast, he could not stop in time to avoid her.
You know what they say about assumptions..hmmm….the facts of this matter is he wasn’t speeding…but rather an unfortunate incident.
sad to see that every week something is happening in dominica, something is wrong and this country needs prayer….
@sad you need prayers yourself that’s the sinful world that we leave in .is only in heaven that bad things don’t happen every single day bad things happens in every country so be mindful of what you say .I don’t know in which planet you leave…..nonsense. ….
@Sad I do think that you need prayers yourself. I do not know in which planet you leave .put things happen every single day in all countries because of our sinful ways bad things happen in this world only in heaven bad things dont happen
As educators we do not have to address someone who is impaired in that way. she was a human, she had problems, but the world does not need to know what she was suffering from. i hope that the person who wrote this, already send apologies to this girl family. this is so rude to describe the deceased this way. get to the point. Iola
Is that all you can contribute? How about some words of sympathy to BOTH families?..Educator my..
They do not know any better.
I sympathize with both families because they are going through different pains. May God give them the strength and courage to go through this sad sitation. God will see them through.
Thanks soo very much!!!! My brother would just kill am inoccent lady we r hurting as well
So sad. we grew up together. my condolences to ma gwenie and the rest of the family. R.I.P.
to the family and friends tears are a language God understands
just sad,but god knows why
Oh my am so sorry to hear this say story
Oh Jah give us strength. To the people of good hope and the driver of the vehicle hold strong for accidents like this happen. May her soul RIP and may her family, friends and loved ones find comfort in knowing that has gone to a place that was prepared by the almighty father.
“Change Must Come”
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
so the truck driver didn,t see her then according to dno the truck jam her. what happen he was to busy to wait for her to cross or he had to much speed
May her sole rest in peace.
may god blessed u all
To the familiy of both parties, be strong.
i dont know the lady but my to the family and to the driver involve in the accident be strong i no its hard to deal with your family will be there for you
Her shortcomings were replaced with a kind heart and a bright smile. May God protect and guide your little kids in this life as you head into the other.
RIP Cuz..
P.S. Thanks DNO/Admin for using the appropriate definition of her condition at this time.
It is said even though some are physically impaired, God gives them other talents to make up for what they lack, be it the gift of a friendly and loving nature and personality trait.
If you reside in Canada and as I always include those who reside in the US and Europe, you will notice this about the physically impaired or the majority of them. They are not helpless as some perceive them to be. They are gifted in other respects. God endowed them with special talents which they make the most of and also given the opportunity to expand and utilize them. They could put us who have all our faculties to shame. She must have been a loving, pleasant person. This was her gift from God. R.I.P.
my sympathy to the entire francis family of petite soufriere, ahhhhh. Curene.
oh curine my dear cousin am so sorry u had to go this way.mam i will remember u and felise in my prayer,may your soul rest in perfect peace sweety.i remember or days on morne zowine
alas how sad
I want to
May the lord bless all..
Share my heartfelt CONDOLENCES with you the family and friends.
may her soul rest in peace…
Have courage to face the situation
we are all with you in sharing your irreparable loss, which no words can fill in.
We all pray God to give YOU the strength.
so sad
My sympathy to her family and friends. that’s sad.
That is so sad and I extend my most sincere condolences to her family.
Thank you DNO for saying she had a speech and hearing impairment vs deaf and dumb like the other news media did. I hate when people are referred to others in belittling terms.
No professional should refer to anyone as deaf and dumb.
You are far more professional!
codos dno…i was just saying the same thing my two cents.
i wish i was able to thumbs u up more than once
While I agree with the need for use of euphemisms, there are readers who would understand “deaf and dumb” far easier. There was nothing wrong with words like midget (little people), infirmary (nursing home), Dull/ slow (intellectually challenged). I understand that you may be exposed and used to other cultures but trust me there are those who are not as sensitive.
Hope we can make the progress though.
i absolutely agree. why are people so sensitive? these are common terms! why do we always fancy luxurious things over simplicity?
The impairment could not have made any difference. The person driving should have realized the PEDESTRIAN and either stop or at least slow down.
things does happen eh sorry 4 d family
Oh my, accept my sympathy family and RIP deceased!!
SO SORRY……..R.I.P
RIP
sympathy to all