State prosecutors in Grand Cape Mount County have formally summoned Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) to answer for a deadly truck crash that left six people dead and six others seriously injured in Robertsport.
According to authorities, the incident involved a Sitrak truck reportedly owned or contracted by the company. The accident, which has sparked outrage across the county, is the latest in what prosecutors describe as a troubling pattern of reckless driving involving BMMC vehicles.
“This carnage on our roads must end,” declared Cllr. Nyonkpao R.G. Daye, County Attorney for Grand Cape Mount County. “Companies that profit from our land must also protect our people. We are moving from pleas to enforceable obligations.”
In a formal letter dated August 13, 2025, the County Attorney expressed “grave concern over the increasing incidents of reckless driving” by the company’s truck operators. Daye cited multiple prior accidents linked to BMMC trucks and noted that the most recent crash has intensified fear among residents and road users.
The driver of the truck involved in the Robertsport tragedy is currently facing prosecution for multiple traffic offenses.
Prosecutors have amended the charges to include Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Attempt. These cases are being heard concurrently at the Magistrate Court (Traffic Jurisdiction) and the Circuit Court for Grand Cape Mount County.
As part of the legal process, BMMC management has been ordered to appear before the County Attorney’s Office on Thursday, August 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in the County Administration Building.
The summons outlines a proposed agenda for the meeting, which includes:
• Addressing safety concerns over reckless driving by the company’s truck operators.
• Discussing the needs and compensation for families of the recent accident victims.
• Proposing a one-day Driver Literacy and Road Safety Training for BMMC drivers, focusing on traffic law compliance, professional conduct, and responsible driving.
Daye emphasized that the engagement is intended to be “a meaningful step toward ensuring justice for the victims, protecting the community, and improving safety standards within your company’s operational areas.”
