June 13th 2024.
Harry was enjoying a leisurely ride on his motorcycle one summer evening in 2019 when tragedy struck. A car, driven by Anne Sacoolas, collided with him head-on outside the RAF Croughton base in Northamptonshire. The incident resulted in the death of the teenage motorcyclist, as determined by an inquest led by Northamptonshire coroner Anne Pember.
In addition to the heartbreaking loss of a young life, the inquest also shed light on the lack of training provided to diplomatic personnel at the RAF Croughton base, something that Pember criticized the US government for. The Dunn family, still grieving the loss of their son, expressed their hope to work with the next government to establish a public inquiry into the incident. They also accused the US government of obstructing justice for their son.
During the four-day inquest, both the US embassy representatives and the driver, Anne Sacoolas, were absent, leading to spokesperson Radd Seiger's scathing remark that the US government does not value the lives of UK citizens like Harry. This sentiment was further reinforced when Sacoolas initially claimed diplomatic immunity and fled the country after the incident. It wasn't until December 2022 that she appeared before a High Court judge at the Old Bailey via video-link and pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.
The Dunn family's spokesperson, Mr. Radd Seiger, expressed the family's shock and disappointment at how the US government treated them throughout the ordeal. He also mentioned how the Labour party has promised a public inquiry into the incident to understand how Sacoolas was able to leave the country despite diplomatic immunity being asserted on her behalf.
In court, it was revealed that Harry begged not to die after being hit by Sacoolas' car. His mother, Charlotte Charles, broke down in tears as she read her victim impact statement, describing her son's death as "haunting." She also lamented not being able to reach the hospital in time before he passed away.
As more details about the incident and its aftermath emerge, it is clear that this is a developing news story. The Agency will continue to provide updates on the case through our social media channels. You can now also sign up for daily push alerts to receive our latest articles directly on your device. As we await further developments, our thoughts are with the Dunn family and all those affected by this tragic incident.
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