Coroner criticizes US government over lack of driver training for Americans at base near where Harry Dunn died
- Harry Dunn died in 2019 after being hit by a car driven by US government employee Anne Sacoolas.
- The coroner criticized the US government for not providing sufficient driver training to Americans at the base where the incident occurred.
- Three recommendations were made to prevent similar deaths in the future.
Mr Dunn was tragically killed in a road traffic collision in August 2019 by Anne Sacoolas, who was driving on the wrong side of the road. The coroner criticized the US government for lack of training provided to Sacoolas before the crash. Sacoolas apologized for the mistake and expressed deep remorse for the pain caused. The Dunn family accused the US government of obstructing the case and called for a public inquiry. Despite apologies, Sacoolas was advised against attending her sentencing hearing, leading to further outrage from the Dunn family. The handling of the case by both US and UK governments was heavily criticized for lack of accountability and transparency. The family expressed disappointment at the absence of Sacoolas and the US embassy during the inquest, labeling Sacoolas as a coward for not facing the consequences of her actions. The family is seeking justice and answers regarding the circumstances that allowed Sacoolas to leave the country with diplomatic immunity.