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No Dean Dawson Toxicology Report Yet, No Charges For Pakeman
posted (April 8, 2016)
Dean Dawson's toxicology report has still not been released. As we told you a sample was taken from both the driver Dorian Pakeman and the deceased Dean Dawson. Pakeman's report was negative for alcohol but Dawson's report is still pending and police need that report to send the complete file to the DPP's office. Ladyville police told us they have no further update on this case at this point.

Inspector Juanito Cocom - OC, Ladyville Police
"The file has been prepared, we are still awaiting the toxicology report."

Courtney Weatherburne
"So that has not come out as yet?"

Inspector Juanito Cocom - OC, Ladyville Police
"Not as yet. When we get the toxicology report, the file will be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions."

Courtney Weatherburne
"I know there are two versions, police are dealing with two versions of the accident; the driver of course - the family of Mr. Dawson. Is there an update on that which version you are looking at?"

Inspector Juanito Cocom - OC, Ladyville Police
"We have no update. That will be left up to the final."

The accident happened on March 30th between miles 22 and 23 on the Phillip Goldson Highway. As we told you there are 2 versions to the story - Pakeman says that Dawson was riding a bike in his direction, and in the middle of the road. Dawson's family says that Pakeman was overtaking another vehicle, and that's when he had a head-on collision with Dawson.

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