A Supply, East Bank Demerara (EBD) resident was charged for causing death by dangerous driving and released on $1.5 million bail on Monday at the Providence Magistrates’ Courts.
Dead: Dhanraj Budhram
Quacy Decunha appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman and denied the charge which stated that he drove motor car PVV 8691 in a dangerous manner on January 25,2020, causing the death of Dhanraj Budhram, 47, of Belle West, Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
Decunha was slapped with five other traffic-related offences: failing to render assistance to Budhram, failure to report the accident; failure to stop after the accident, driving without a licence and breach of insurance by driving an uninsured motor car.
Reports are about 12:20h on Saturday, Budhram was en route to his Belle West, Canal Polder Number Two home when the accident occurred.
It was reported that Budhram was on the northern lane in the vicinity of a turn at Craig, EBD as the motor car was approaching from the southern side. While both the motorcyclist and the car’s driver were navigating the turn, the car collided with Budhram’s motorcycle, knocking him off.
However, the 27-year-old driver did not stop to render any assistance, but instead sped away from the scene. Another driver who witnessed the accident recorded the licence plate of the car. He then rushed to aid the motorcyclist while the Police were summoned to the scene. Budhram succumbed to his injuries before he could have received medical help. Guyana Times understands that the driver of the motor car was said to be heading towards his Supply home when the accident occurred.
Some hours later, he turned up at a police station accompanied by a lawyer. A breathalyser test was conducted, but there was no trace of alcohol.
The case will continue on February 13, 2020.
