A local man from St. Vincent and the Grenadines is now facing serious criminal charges, including vehicular manslaughter, following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian earlier this month. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) confirmed that Ardon Richards, a resident of both Level Garden and Brighton, has been formally charged with causing the death of 56-year-old Garvet Sam by reckless driving. The tragic incident took place on the morning of September 8 in the Arnos Vale area. According to official police accounts, Sam, an employee of local retail chain Massy Stores, was out walking in Arnos Vale at approximately 5:46 a.m. when he was struck by a white Suzuki motor vehicle that investigators say was being operated by Richards. Sam suffered critical traumatic injuries in the collision and was immediately rushed to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries at the facility. In addition to the vehicular manslaughter charge, Richards faces a separate count of failing to renew his driving permit. Court documents indicate that his license was due for renewal on his birthday, November 28, 2025, which he allegedly did not complete. Richards is scheduled to make his first appearance before the Serious Offences Court this coming Monday, where legal proceedings will officially get underway.
Driver who allegedly failed to renew licence charged over pedestrian’s death
