Ryan Powell of Fountain Village, Nevis, 22, was sentenced to His Majesty’s Prison on Thursday Jan. 18th, for “Causing Death by Dangerous Driving”, in connection with the death of Natalya “Tav” Newton Roberts, 21, of Cherry Garden, about 1 year and six months after her death.

The fatal accident occurred on July 27th 2022. The accident occurred at Vaughn’s Village, Nevis and involved motor jeep PA 9681.

Powell was traveling towards the Cotton Ground direction when he lost control and overturned on the island’s main road. The jeep was extensively damaged. The driver suffered injuries, was treated and was eventually discharged from the Alexandra Hospital.

Fire and Rescue Services had to be called to extricate Roberts, who was in the front passenger seat. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Officer.

Powell will serve a six-month prison sentence, then a 17-month suspended driver’s license and he must attend driver’s sessions to have his license reinstated. His Lordship Justice Patrick Thompson Jr. handed down the sentence at the High Court in Charlestown.