A man convicted of causing death by dangerous driving has been ordered to pay $30,000 in compensation or face more than two years in prison.

Kevon Small, found guilty in April for the 2021 death of Colin Anderson Joseph, was sentenced on 16 July. The court ruled he must pay $20,000 to Joseph’s widow and $10,000 to his mother. The first $15,000 is due by 25 December 2025, with the balance by 31 April 2026. Failure to pay will result in two years and five months’ imprisonment.

Small was also fined $2,000, to be paid within six months or serve three months in jail. His driver’s licence has been suspended for five years.

The fatal crash occurred on 1 September 2021 at the intersection of Market and New Streets. Video footage played during the trial showed Joseph attempting to cross the road when Small’s vehicle struck and ran over him.

Joseph, 50, suffered a fractured skull and severe leg trauma. He was declared brain dead and died in hospital shortly after.

Small, 34 at the time, claimed he slowed at the junction and only realised there had been an impact after turning. He also cited a medical condition but offered no evidence, and admitted he was not on any medication.