Court: 19 Year Old Charged After Fatal Collision
A 19 year old male appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 6] charged in connection with the collision on Kindley Field Road over the Cup Match holiday that resulted in the death of 51 year old Melvin Smith.
Calin Maybury was charged with causing the death of Mr. Smith by driving without due care and attention, and was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Mrs. Dawn Santucci-Smith by driving without due care and attention on the same date.
Both charges stem from the collision in the early hours of 2nd August 2014 on Kindley Field Road in St George’s.
Senior Magistrate Archie Warner granted the defendant $10,000 bail, required a surety, and set a mention date for later this month.
Because the charges are indictable and can only be tried in Supreme Court, Mr. Maybury was not required to enter a plea.
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My prayers are also with this young man and his family. This is a terrible tragedy. I pray Mr. Smith’s family is comforted during this difficult time.
gosh i feel so sorry for him! Stay strong to both families!
So sad for both families involved.
Without knowing the exact circumstances, my sympathies lie entirely with the family of the dead and injured. I’ll be interested to hear what defence the accused eventually produces, but, based on what little I know of the circumstances, I don’t think he has any excuse for his alleged actions.
I don’t think it is about excuses. We do not know the facts of this case. And we shouldn’t jump to any conclusions. It’s just so sad that someone has died and that someone so young is involved.
none of ya business .. pokey that’s what you are
IMJUSTHONEST <<<wrong name!
should be IMJUSTATWAT!
Please, pokey? Sigh!
@ Dave Kerr, I can’t believe you received 99 dislikes for your comment. We are indeed a sick society. I would give you a like.
this is a horrible situation all around. I hope all the families will have the support needed to sustain them.
I know the young man and if you ever met him you would know that he is a good kid and extremely remorseful. I pray for him and his family gets through this and learns from this situation. I also pray to the family that lost their loved one. It’s hard to loose someone so tragically and I hope that they can deal with the situation and be strong.
WELL SAID! he is such a peaceful humble young boy. its just so sad that he has to now go through this.
What’s really sad is the decision he allegedly made. I really feel for the family of the deceased. My family went through a really rough time because of someone’s wrong decision and thankfully I survived but my friend didn’t. May God be with both families.
to clarify for u he was not drunk!!!
SMH!
You are absolutely right – Calin is one of the most humble and nicest young men on this island. His humility has always been an endearing quality and I pray that he gets all of the support he needs. My prayers also go out to the family of Mr Smith, tragedy is never easy to handle and more difficult when unexpected.
Seriously, your ending comments should have been first; Mr. Smith died. C’mon, you like ‘Cal’ but the first thoughts should be with the Smith family, the man’s life was taken people. Do you get it?
He may very well be a nice young man, but let’s not forget the death of a man and another injured…
Stay strong Calin. Prayers to the families involved.
my prayers go out to the Smith family during this time and also to this young man’s family. Sad situation!
Stay up Smith family and Calin. Many prayers are over you right now to get through this devastating time.
No more camping in that area please !!!
Condolences to all (Smiths)
Not a safe area at ALL!!!
My prayers go out to both families. This is a tragic situation which could happen to any of us! Let’s continue to pray for everyone involved.
YOUR IN MY PRAYERS CALIN! GOD WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP MATE. BE STRONG!!! THIS TO SHALL PASS. SAD WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS FAMILY ALSO THE PASSING OF MR. SMITH BUT ALSO CONSIDER THIS YOUNG MAN..SAD! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP CAL!HORNETS FOR LIFE!!!!!
This too shall pass? Um, not for the victims, it will never pass.
That’s right!
Mr. Smith is the one who died; some comments treat him like an after thought. Yes, sorry for Calin but try n remember that Mr Smith has passed, he wasn’t behind the wheel; read over your comments before posting.
No this too shall never pass….and if he is as remorseful as u all keep stating over and over then be prepared he will never be the same his conscious will eat him from the inside out.
Oh what a Tradgedy
. God’s comfort to All the Families directly involved, including Bermuda.
My heart goes out to Mr. Smith’s family during this difficult time dealing with the loss of a loved one, and wish you comfort and peace.
As a mother of 2 teenage boys, my heart is sadden by the event that has changed this young man’s life forever and pray for his family as well. We MUST continue to speak to our young adults about choices that will/can change their lives in a second and hope many will make better decisions from this unfortunate and tragic accident.
Stay strong Cal.
Remember God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. My prayers go to both families involved.
Crash Barriers need to be erected on that corner,people speed around there all the time.
This was a serious situation that has been waiting to happen.
@Anne – I agree 100%. I also have two boys (now men) and there but for the grace of God go any of us. Somehow we have got to get this message through to all bike and road users. I pray for both families and hope somehow, in the future, these 2 familes can heal and mend and function. Young man (Calin) use this time well so that the loss of Mr. Smith’s life is not in vain.
Here is what is crazy. This young man, volunteered on the night in question to take two of his friends home who had drank to much. the last person he dropped off lived in St. Davids. he was arrested and he passed the breath test. He is a good kid. Everyone who knows him from work, to community and sports speak highly of him.
please lets not judge him. In this case, justice must be tempered with mercy.
Some of these comments are in extremely poor taste, considering that one victim is still in hosptial, and her husband is dead and not yet buried.
I agree JH no common sense!!!!
Absolutely!!
Does Bermuda have vehicular manslaughter on the books? Is this appropriate in this case or too severe?
To the designated drivers, you mean well and God bless you. However, if you are tired, don’t try to push yourselves. You can be a danger to yourselves and others. Keep doing what our doing but be safe about it.
I’m glad to see people aren’t calling for this young man’s blood, which is what I initially thought might happen.
I know Bernews cannot allow certain comments ad this has to go to court. However, from what I understand and obviously due to his age, this young man hasnt had his driver’s license very long. Thankfully, he wasn’t drunk. So sad and tragic all around, especially since I have a child that age who has just recently begun driving.
My heart goes out to all involved. Tragic doesn’t even begin to sum this up.
I totally agree JH. It’s a horrible and tragic situation. A woman has lost her husband. She is still in the hospital suffering with her injuries and all persons can say is keep your head up Cal?!!! This woman’s husband died. Compassion to the Smith family and much prayers of comfort and strength as you go through your bereavement!
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The heading is “19 yr old charged…”. That’s why most comments are addressing Calin. Now if the heading read, “Woman loses husband of 15 yrs”, then I believe the posts would be directed to Mrs. Smith. It’s that simple. Nothing complex or purposefully disrespectful.
But now that you’ve mentioned Mrs. Smith, “Smith family, we love you. And keep you’re head up”!
This is a no win situation for all involved. We should all take note of how quickly life can change and cherish every moment. Heart felt prayers to both families involved, because this is truly a tragedy for everyone involved.
This is so tragic. Since the first year I was in Bermuda (5 years ago), I said that those campers were risking their lives. I hope either people camp elsewhere, or they put up some barricades. Car accidents happen, and this is the tragic result.
Thoughts are with with the families involved
Prayers for both families. If found guilty, the likelihood of this young man doing hard time is rare. A former saltus student/tennis player took a tourists life riding impaired and did probably a year. But that’s none of my business..*sips tea*
My prayers go out to families! May God bless you during this most difficult time!
Totally agree with sadday…best comment posted thus far…wake up bermy…all this talk about God and prayers…where was your God when this happened…sickens me…God gets credit for all good things but takes no blame for cases like this one…None of your prayers will help either family at this time
Loser
Your comment is sick; God gives everyone free will; we’re not robots. He doesn’t force us to do good or evil. He operates through our conscience; there is always a chance to make a decision either way, but in the end, it’s man that decides. There are consequences to every action, whether good or bad. The saying ‘I should have followed my first mind’ is true, God is telling you something! Don’t drink and drive, etc. 9 times out of 10, your second choice is not God’s, and we usually end up regretting our decision. Satan is busy, realist!
Yeah, yeah, yeah let’s bring Satan into the discussion…God’s scape goat. God has all this power, he created us, this world we live in and everything else you can think of, yet he lacks the power to let this man’s vehicle veer left instead of right…wake up ppl. Think outside the box for once!
D&D – Santa is real also, as is the Easter Bunny. There is as much evidence for them as there is for God. In other words – NONE.
In addition, people are always giving God credit for miraculously saving the life of some individual during a horrible disaster where dozens of others have just perished.
In a case like this he should also be held responsible for those whose lives he just destroyed. But in a case like people people usually say “God works in mysterious ways” or “He took them because he needed them” or something like that.
But then this is the same God who condones slavery and the stoning to death of disobedient children so why am I surprised?
My prayers go out to both families. This is a tragic thing and the pain is real for all involved. As previously mentioned this is a no win situation. I pray for a speedy recovery of Mrs. Smith, may God be with your family. Calin my prayers are with you in hopes that you can continue to be the positive young man you are. My heart is heavy with all these negative comments.
I’m glad to see people aren’t calling for this young man’s blood, which is what I initially thought might happen.
I know Bernews cannot allow certain comments as this has to go to court. However, from what I understand and obviously due to his age, this young man hasn’t had his driver’s license very long. Thankfully, he isn’t being charged with drunk driving.
So sad and tragic all around, especially since I have a child that age who has just recently begun driving.
My heart goes out to all involved. Tragic doesn’t even begin to sum this up.
If guilty, He should get life with out parole. now mr smith children have to grow up with out a father make better choices
Your a loser to..
Says the loser who can’t spell.
I highly doubt any of you would be saying these things if you was in Calin ‘a shoes! If you don’t know the story, than don’t come on Bernews & talk trash! You Bermudians just mix up the story and run to every parish!
But nevertheless, despite these Bernews BIMBOS
Head up Calin! God always always has a plan! And my condolences go out to the Smith Family!
But you ignorant bernews commenters, go get you some BUSINESS & stay out of everyone else’s!
Just to let you all know. The family has forgiven Calin. Even Mel. So you should also. Everyone involved are related. Let us heal.
You all don’t have to like what I said if it was your family that got killed you all would be singing a different tune its to much slackness in bermuda
At the end of the day there is a lot of nice people in Bermuda…but that is no excuse you can give somebody. The young man made a decision. The nicest man that I KNOW his life he was a good father and husband and now his family has to suffer……..knock on wood but if the tables were turned on you, you would want justice for your family too.