Driver ordered to pay BD49,500 over fatal road crash

TDT | Manama

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A motorist who ran a red light and ploughed into three roadworkers during an early morning shift—killing one and seriously injuring two—has been ordered to pay a total of BD49,500 in compensation.

The High Civil Court found the driver fully liable for the crash, which occurred around 3am while the workers, all Asian nationals, were digging up part of the road.

According to court documents, the driver ignored a red traffic signal, collided with another vehicle crossing legally on a green light, then swerved off course and struck the men on foot. One of the workers died at the scene.

The court awarded BD36,000 to the deceased worker’s family—BD15,000 for the loss of life and BD21,000 for emotional and financial damages. The sum will be divided equally between his mother, wife and young daughter, who were said to be entirely dependent on his income.

“The road was well lit and the red light clearly visible,” the court ruled, stating that the driver had failed to exercise due caution. He had already been convicted in a criminal court, sentenced to three years in pris- on, and had his licence suspended for one year.

One of the surviving workers was critically injured, suffering multiple fractures, internal injuries, and organ damage. He was placed in intensive care and underwent emergency surgery. He was awarded BD10,000— BD7,500 for his injuries, BD1,500 in medical costs, and BD1,000 for pain and suffering.

The third worker received BD3,500 in compensation. The total payout of BD49,500 must be paid by the driver as civil compensation for the loss of life and injuries caused by his actions.