Death crash driver may face charges

Saturday 19th February 2011, 2:58PM GMT.

The car was virtually destroyed in the accident

THE driver involved in a fatal car crash in St Clement last weekend could face criminal proceedings.

At the opening yesterday of an inquest into the death of Dita Paverniece, who was a passenger in the car, it was revealed that the driver’s advocate was considering ordering a second post-mortem examination for insurance purposes.

Deputy Viscount Peter de Gruchy adjourned the inquest and released the body of Miss Paverniece for cremation, pending ‘any possible criminal proceedings’ or a request for a second post-mortem examination.


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