{"id":260236,"date":"2020-12-14T13:34:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T17:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=260236"},"modified":"2020-12-15T10:23:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T14:23:21","slug":"driver-involved-in-accidental-death-of-kurt-matthew-arrested-3-years-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/driver-involved-in-accidental-death-of-kurt-matthew-arrested-3-years-later\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver involved in accidental death of Kurt Matthew arrested 3 years later"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Matthew was widely known for his work at DBS Radio. Photo: DBS Radio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Esprit was released on $50,000.00 bail with his father, Aries Esprit of Campbell, standing surety.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The matter has been adjourned to Feb 8th, 2021.<\/p>\n

The incident took place on Sunday November 26, 2017 on the EO Leblanc Highway in Canefield at around 9:15 pm.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Esprit lost control of his vehicle which crashed into the other vehicle while Matthew was about to board it.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Esprit is represented by attorney at law Wayne Norde. A bail application is being made on his behalf.<\/p>\n

Matthew\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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. 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