Liberia Tricycle Rider Charged with Negligent Homicide: Police

• The tricycle rider, Teddy David, has been charged with negligent homicide in the death of Grace Tenwah.
• David failed to seek immediate medical attention for Tenwah after she was injured in an accident on July 27.
• Tenwah was left unconscious and bleeding heavily by David, who carried her to three health facilities that declined to admit her.
• The case highlights the importance of immediate medical attention for victims of accidents and raises questions about healthcare services in Liberia.

Despite finding Tenwah lying unconscious and bleeding heavily from the back of her head, David failed to seek immediate medical attention for her.

A tricycle rider, Teddy David, has been charged with negligent homicide in the death of Grace Tenwah, a woman who was left unconscious and bleeding after an accident on July 27. According to police, David had been carrying Tenwah and her friend Princess Tablah in his tricycle when Tenwah jumped out of the vehicle, allegedly due to a disagreement over the route they were taking. Despite finding Tenwah lying unconscious and bleeding heavily from the back of her head, David failed to seek immediate medical attention for her. Instead, he took her phone and called Tablah, who instructed him to take Tenwah to a hospital. However, David carried Tenwah to three health facilities, all of which declined to admit her due to lack of space or equipment. He then left her near her residence, unconscious and bleeding heavily.

The charge against David is under Chapter 14, Section 14.3 of the New Penal Law in Liberia, which deals with negligent homicide. The law states that a person who causes the death of another through negligence or reckless behavior can be charged with negligent homicide. In this case, police have alleged that David's failure to seek immediate medical attention for Tenwah after the accident was a clear example of negligence. The charge sheet also highlights discrepancies in the documentation, including an error in David's age and the time of the incident. However, these discrepancies do not affect the validity of the charges against David.

This case highlights the importance of immediate medical attention for victims of accidents. Delaying treatment can exacerbate injuries and increase liability. In this instance, David's failure to seek help for Tenwah after the accident led to her death. The incident also raises questions about the quality of healthcare services in Liberia, particularly in rural areas where access to medical facilities is limited. The case has sparked concerns among residents and advocates for improved emergency care and response mechanisms.

This development highlights the importance of immediate medical attention for victims of accidents, as delaying treatment can exacerbate injuries and increase liability.

Source: Original reporting via Liberian Investigator