The police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on January 11, 2025, on the island’s main road at Johnson’s Long Path, near Ross University. The incident resulted in the death of four-month-old Mekairi Edwards from Half Way Tree, St. Kitts.
Preliminary investigations indicate that between 4 PM and 4:30 PM, two vehicles travelling in opposite directions collided head-on. The vehicle heading east toward Basseterre was driven by Glenkeet Richardson of Wingfield Road, Old Road. The westbound vehicle was operated by T’An Phipps from Farms Project, Sandy Point. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and bruises and received treatment at the Joseph N. France Hospital.
Mr. Richardson’s two passengers, Baby Mekairi Edwards and Kededra Lewis, aged twenty-three from Sandy Point/Conaree, suffered severe injuries. Ms Lewis required emergency surgery for two broken legs, while, unfortunately, Baby Edwards succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident.
As a result, Mr Richardson has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. An investigation into the incident is underway, and the general public will be kept informed of its developments.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the family of Baby Mekairi Edwards and all those affected by this tragic event.