In a dramatic courtroom development, prosecutors in Tobago have unexpectedly terminated the trial of Skeater Fredrick, who faced two counts of causing the deaths of firefighter Christian Adams and his wife Teresa Alleyne-Adams in a 2023 highway collision.
The case concluded abruptly on its third day before Justice Nalini Singh at the Scarborough High Court. Prosecutor Dylan Martin announced the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed the state to offer no further evidence, citing that the available evidence disclosed ‘no reasonable prospect of securing a conviction’ under the code for prosecutors.
The tragic incident occurred on the Claude Noel Highway when the Adams couple were en route to collect their three children from school. According to police reports, a rock-laden truck swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle near the Rockly Vale traffic lights, collided with multiple vehicles, and ultimately overturned onto the Adams’ white Suzuki, crushing them instantly. The truck subsequently rolled down a hill near the botanical gardens during recovery efforts.
Prior to the case’s dismissal, Justice Singh had received formal admissions from eight prosecution witnesses, while three others had testified and undergone cross-examination by Fredrick’s defense team led by attorney John Heath, SC. With the prosecution’s withdrawal, Justice Singh formally discharged Fredrick from the charges.
The legal proceedings involved additional representation from Adanna Joseph-Wallace for the defense and Cassie Bisram for the prosecution. The unexpected conclusion leaves unanswered questions about the 2023 accident that claimed the lives of the prominent firefighter and finance division employee.