TWO FAMILIES MAY NEVER RECEIVE CLOSURE AS ACCUSED PERSONS ABSCOND

Wilkie Arthur 

Eagle Legal News 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Turks and Caicos Islands – In a session at the Coroner’s Court on Friday, October 18, 2024, the Honorable Coroner Ms. Mickia Mills was informed by police officials that two individuals accused in separate fatal motor vehicle accidents had absconded.

The escapees are linked to the deaths of John Alexander Robinson and Eric De Montigny.

John Alexander Robinson was born in 1989 and had just celebrated his 34th birthday on April 28, three days before his death.  A male suspect had been charged in connection with Robinson’s death but has since disappeared, leading the Coroner to adjourn the case sine die (without a fixed date).

The accused had been released on bail by the Magistrate’s Court but failed to return for a scheduled hearing. Robinson’s family, devastated and in tears, learned of his disappearance when they attended the court on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  It is believed the suspect may have fled to Haiti.

Details of the Incident: John Alexander Robinson’s Fatal Accident Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Traffic Enforcement Unit statement:  ‘TCI Records First Road Traffic Fatality in 2023. One man is dead following a vehicular accident on the Leeward Highway on May 1, 2023.  The victim, identified as 34-year-old John Alexander Robinson of Dock Yard, Providenciales, was involved in a collision around noon.  Investigations revealed that Robinson, driving a silver Toyota Alteeza in the westbound lane near Fortis TCI, lost control of his vehicle, which then crossed the median and collided with two other vehicles, including a truck.  He was rushed to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 2, 2023, at 5:30 a.m.  The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extend their condolences to Robinson’s family, while investigations continue.’

Details of the Incident: Eric De Montigny’s Fatal Accident

The Coroner also adjourned sine die the case involving the death of Eric De Montigny after the suspect responsible escaped from police custody following his charge.

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Traffic Enforcement Unit statement said:  ‘Road Fatality Victim Identified Eric De Montigny, 55, was identified as the victim of a motor vehicle accident on November 18, 2023.  According to initial reports, De Montigny and a 47-year-old man were changing a tire on Princess Drive, Grace Bay, Providenciales, when a vehicle collided with them.  De Montigny died at the scene, while the 47-year-old was transported to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.  Investigations are ongoing.’

With both accused individuals having absconded, it remains uncertain when these cases may proceed to inquest, leaving the families of the deceased without closure.

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