Police laid an additional charge against one of its own on Monday July 24th for the offence of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, in connection with Nevis’ 1st Road Fatality for 2023.

Brent Edwards was charged at the Cotton Ground Police Station on Nevis. This charge follows the previous one for the offence of Failing to Immediately Stop at the Scene of an Accident that was laid on July 17th. Edwards was granted bail by District C Magistrate Her Honour Ms. Yasmine Clarke on Tuesday July 25th, with two (2) sureties in the sum of EC $50,000 for each.

Edwards was involved in a hit and run incident that occurred in the area of New River, on July 15th. Around 7AM, 80-year-old Florence Ella Merchant of Zion, was found seriously injured on the side of the road by a passerby, as she was struck by a vehicle while walking on the side of the road.

Ms. Merchant was transported to the Alexandra Hospital where upon examination, she was found to have sustained a broken arm, a broken hand, and numerous bruises. About two days after, on Monday July 17th, she succumbed to her injuries. The autopsy revealed that that death was due to decompensated cardiomyopathy from a road accident.

Edwards has been ordered to surrender all travel documents to the Court. He is also required to report to the Charlestown Police Station daily between the hours of 6AM and 6PM.