Case for AUA student’s death nearing two-year mark
The case against Karim Edwards, accused of causing the death of an American University of Antigua (AUA) student by dangerous driving, is nearing its second year in court.
The incident, which occurred on October 23, 2022, involved Edwards allegedly striking two AUA students crossing Friars Hill Road.
A ruling on a no case submission, initially expected on September 11, has been briefly postponed to September 19.
This delay allows the Magistrate and defence counsel time to review the prosecution’s response to the defence’s submission.
The collision at the heart of the case resulted in tragedy. Kenneth Mathew, 21, suffered severe brain trauma and passed away just over a week after the incident.
His companion, Priyanjana Das, then 19, survived but sustained life-altering injuries, including the loss of her right arm, fractures to her left arm, and pelvic injuries.
Edwards, an accountant in his late 40s, initially faced a charge of dangerous driving. However, following Mathew’s death, the charge was elevated to ‘causing death by dangerous driving’.
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