A 21-year-old man from Castle Bruce has been formally charged in connection with a fatal vehicular incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Pottersville. Kacey Cadette appeared at the Roseau Magistrate’s Court on December 12th, 2025, facing charges of causing death by dangerous driving following the September 9th accident.
The tragic collision occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Elliott Avenue, near the Max Mart Supermarket, when Cadette’s rented blue Suzuki Swift (registration TQ807 from C&K Rentals) struck 43-year-old Heskieth Francis, a local Pottersville resident. Preliminary reports indicate Francis was walking northbound on the western side of the roadway when the vehicle’s front left side made impact.
Following his court appearance, Cadette was granted bail set at $35,000 with specific conditions requiring the surrender of all travel documents. The case has been formally adjourned until March 2026 as judicial proceedings continue. Legal representation for the accused is being provided by Attorney Wayne Norde, who will presumably handle the defense against the serious traffic violation charges.
The case highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region and represents another tragic incident in Dominica’s traffic accident statistics. Local authorities continue to investigate the precise circumstances surrounding the collision while the judicial process takes its course.