Driver Who Killed Pedestrian Ordered to Pay $30,000 in Compensation

A man convicted of causing death by dangerous driving has been ordered to pay $30,000 in compensation to the family of his victim and faces more than two years in prison if he defaults on the payments.

Kevon Small, who was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, appeared for sentencing on July 16, where he received what amounts to a suspended sentence tied to financial penalties.

The court ordered Small to pay $20,000 to the widow of Colin Anderson Joseph and $10,000 to the victim’s mother. He must pay $15,000 by December 25, 2025, with the remaining $17,000 due by April 31, 2026. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in 2 years and 5 months imprisonment.

Additionally, Small was fined $2,000 to be paid within six months or face three months in jail. His driver’s license has been suspended for five years.

The case stems from a fatal crash on September 1, 2021, at the intersection of Market and New Streets that claimed the life of 50-year-old Colin Anderson Joseph. A High Court jury found Small guilty in April following a trial that included dramatic video evidence of the incident.

Court footage showed Joseph walking along Market Street and attempting to cross as Small’s vehicle approached from New Street. When Joseph realized the vehicle wasn’t stopping, he stepped back, but Small’s vehicle continued turning, striking him down and running over him.

Joseph suffered critical injuries including a fractured skull and trauma to his left leg. Medical tests revealed no brain activity, and despite being placed on a ventilator at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, he died from his injuries.

During the trial, Small, who was 34 at the time of the incident, claimed he had slowed down at the junction and checked for traffic, saying he only felt an impact after turning.

Small’s defense included claims of a medical condition causing chest pain, dizziness, and breathing difficulties triggered by stress and anxiety. However, no medical evidence was presented to substantiate these claims, and Small admitted he was not taking medication for the alleged condition.