Driver in New Year’s Day fatal accident received bail

The driver of motor car PNN 7862 on Tuesday made an appearance at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court where he was slapped with a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
The defendant, Lakeram Puran pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on January 1, 2019 at Coldingen Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD), he drove motor vehicle PNN 7862 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Rodwell Emanuel James.
Reports stated that on the day in question, James was attempting to cross the road when the motor car struck him. As a result, the driver of the car lost control and slammed into a utility pole.
Both the defendant and the victim received injuries and were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital in an unconscious state.
The driver was later discharged while 22-year-old James, formerly of Lot 1315 Bachelor’s Adventure, ECD, died while receiving medical attention.
Magistrate Fabayo Azore granted Puran bail in the sum of $350,000. The matter is set to continue on February 21, 2019.