I still ‘pray’ for twins, says defendant

“I was not impaired. I was not driving recklessly.”

These are the words of Tracey Pitt who was convicted last week of running over twin brothers Rudolph and Randolph Smith. 

Rudolph suffered various fractures while his brother Randolph was in a coma for nine weeks and then remained in hospital for an additional 64 days. 

The accident happened in the early hours of January 29, 2012. 

The 36-year-olds were walking home to Euclid Avenue from a night on the town and were lying in the road when the 52-year-old hit them then dragged them for 13 metres before stopping. 

Pitt’s sentencing began on Tuesday but was adjourned when it didn’t finish by 5pm. 

The sentencing continued yesterday but was again adjourned due to the time. 

After both the prosecution and defense gave their sentencing submissions, Pitt stood up to have her say before being sentence by Acting Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe. 

She apologised for injuring the brothers, but maintained her innocence.

“I am still horrified by the accident that happened on January 29, 2012. It was a painful experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. 

“I am still very, very sorry for the injuries that Rudolph and Randolph Smith sustained that night.”

Pitt said she was “always concerned” about the Smith brothers’ health and would ask people who knew the twins on a “consistent basis” how they were doing. 

“I was happy to learn that Rudolph was playing cricket and was a bowler for Devonshire Rec after this accident”, she added. 

Pitt told the court she watched him play in the Island Stats website and one evening on the news during the sports cast. 

“I started praying for both Rudolph and Randolph at the Hamilton Police Station on January 29, 2012 and 20 months later, I’m still continuing to pray for them. 

“They’re in my daily prayers.”

She continued: “I am sorry that all of our lives have been changed by the accident and I hope that we can pick up the pieces and resume our lives as best we can.”

Pitt thanked her lawyers, her friends and her professional colleagues for their support. 

“This was the most unfortunate accident. I didn’t intend on harming anyone. I was not impaired. I was not driving recklessly. 

“I would like to rejoin society and continue to take care of my mother, to rejoin my employment and continue to be am honourable, responsible and respected person as I always have.”

Prosecutor Takiyah Burgess recommended a one-to-two year prison sentence while defense lawyer Elizabeth Christopher asked for a conditional discharge with community service hours. 

Mr Wolffe will deliver his sentence today at 2:30pm.