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No Case to Answer: Court Dismisses Dangerous Driving Charge in Fatal Crash That Killed Officer

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No Case to Answer: Court Dismisses Dangerous Driving Charge in Fatal Crash That Killed Officer
No Case to Answer: Court Dismisses Dangerous Driving Charge in Fatal Crash That Killed Officer
Robert Benjamin Dyer Jr

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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Comments (16)

  • Garolyn Cornelius Hector December 23, 2025, 6:43 AM

    Justice for Robert!. Here on earth or on the day of judgement. Money cannot sway God. The oay people to give false testimony. Remember Karma and it goes to the 3rd and 4th generation. I will be praying. But guess what it is not over. Justice for Robert and his children. It will happen.
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    • Listening Post December 23, 2025, 6:49 AM

      Wow …the prosecutors did not do enough and did not oresentcourt orfeted documents…..
      Reply

  • Themba December 23, 2025, 7:06 AM

    Unlicensed vehicles are automatically wrong
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    • Donna December 23, 2025, 8:22 AM

      Unlicensed vehicle and driven high speed above the speed limits, are enough evidence to dismiss the case. Yes, a life has loss. However, the roadways in Antigua and Barbuda has speed limits that should be follow or adhere too.
      Reply

    • Maui December 25, 2025, 1:33 PM

      Well said. Too often we thumb our noses at the law.
      Reply

  • Kutabv December 23, 2025, 11:56 AM

    Shame shame!!! Why make accusations of manipulation of Justice, calling fire and judgment of God unto generations?
    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 !
    Reply

  • Apex Jones December 23, 2025, 12:11 PM

    I wish other media outlets use to give reporters their credit
    Reply

  • Ben simmons December 23, 2025, 4:47 PM

    Dangerous driving cases need proper preparation. One mistake in court can cost justice
    Reply

  • Tromos December 23, 2025, 4:57 PM

    Sad situation all around. A young officer lost his life, but the courts must deal with facts, not emotions. If the evidence wasn’t there, the magistrate had no choice
    Reply

  • Lena December 23, 2025, 5:15 PM

    Condolences to the family. The pain doesn’t end just because the case ended
    Reply

  • Wile December 23, 2025, 5:21 PM

    RIP Officer Dyer. Justice doesn’t always look the way we expect it to, but a life was still lost
    Reply

  • Dark Chocolate December 23, 2025, 6:22 PM

    If the motorcycle was unlicensed and speeding, those facts matter. The truth must be told, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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  • Informed citizen December 23, 2025, 10:05 PM

    This is hard to swallow. A police officer lost his life, a family lost a son, a colleague, a protector and the court says no case to answer. Legally, that may be correct. Emotionally, it feels empty. Like the system can explain how a man died, but not deliver anything that feels like justice.
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  • Teacher for Life December 24, 2025, 2:47 AM

    Justice was rendered sans emotions. It is sad and regrettable that the officer lost his life but uncomfortable as it may be the young lady was not at fault. He was. To have punished the young lady just because the deceased was an officer or because he had a family would have been a miscarriage of justice. The young lady’s life is valuable too and she matters to her family too so to have offered her up as a sacrificial lamb to assuage others’ hurt feelings would have been wrong. Justice is blind for a reason.
    Reply

  • Unruly One December 24, 2025, 6:52 AM

    This is why people lose confidence in the system. Too many cases collapse because of sloppy prosecution
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    • Jammie December 24, 2025, 6:19 PM

      That young Spanish girl didn’t even show remorse she was too busy that day hugging and kissing her husband
      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.
      Reply

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