Diondre Samuel Found Not Guilty of 2022 Fatal Friars Hill Road Crash

After 4 hours of deliberation a High Court jury has found Diondre Samuel not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, clearing his name in the tragic death of Lashauna Bridgen of Yorks on January 20th, 2022.

According to trial testimony, the incident occurred around 5:45 a.m. on January 20th, 2022 as Samuel was on his way to work, driving a grey Toyota Crown car along Friars hill road, when he collided with Bridgen. 

The Jamaican national was reportedly crossing the pitch dark road from behind a parked Suv which had its light on high beam when she was struck by Samuel’s vehicle.

Defense Attorney Wendel Alexander reminded the jury that three fatal accidents occured in the same general area at night and that it was only after the 3rd fatality lights were placed in the area. 

However, Prosecutor Paulio Williams told the jury that the accused must have been speeding and under the influence of marijuana leading to the fatal outcome.

Despite the prosecution’s claims, the jury found the evidence not sufficient, and returned a not guilty verdict.