No Case to Answer: Court Dismisses Dangerous Driving Charge in Fatal Crash That Killed Officer
A magistrate has dismissed a charge of Dangerous Driving Causing Death against a woman accused in a fatal traffic collision, ruling that prosecutors failed to establish that she was at fault.
The decision was handed down by Andrew Mighty, who found that the prosecution did not present sufficient evidence to require the accused to answer the charge.
The case arose from a deadly collision on September 4, 2023, along Sir Sydney Walling Highway, which claimed the life of police officer Robert Benjamin Dyer Jr. Dyer, who was riding a motorcycle, died from multiple injuries sustained in the crash.
The vehicle involved was being driven by Dayneri Ferrer Vincent-Urlwyn, who was charged a day after Dyer’s death.
ABS’s Elesha George, who was in court during the ruling, reported that during the proceedings, the court heard evidence suggesting that the motorcycle officer was travelling at high speed at the time of the collision.
Testimony also indicated that the motorcycle he was operating was unlicensed.
Magistrate Mighty noted several shortcomings in the prosecution’s case, including the failure to present key court-ordered documentation. Among the missing elements were toxicology reports and other evidentiary materials considered critical to establishing liability.
In light of these deficiencies, the magistrate ruled that the accused had no case to answer, effectively bringing the matter to an end.
The ruling closes a case that drew significant public attention due to the tragic death of a serving police officer and has renewed discussion around road safety, investigative standards, and prosecutorial preparedness in fatal traffic cases.
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Garolyn Cornelius Hector December 23, 2025, 6:43 AM
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Kutabv December 23, 2025, 11:56 AM
The evidence presented showed to the “earthly judge”, the culpability of the deceased was weighed in HIS decision.
Lady Justice is depicted blindfolded for a reason !
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Jammie December 24, 2025, 6:19 PM
In Antigua the rich will live while the poor man died
As an officer working in the Magistrate courts u find our prosecution didn’t even fight the lawyer from the DPP office big up yourself you did great but the fight wasn’t depending on you alone keep your head up we lost a serving brother but facts is very important. A lawsuit was filed in the High Court against her by the family so let’s see how that one goes.