Goed Fortuin taxi driver to pay motorcyclist’s family

Nismes fatal accident

Ivelaw Anderson, the 46-year-old taxi driver from Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara (WBD), who is accused of causing the death of 29-year-old motorcyclist and father of one, Corwin Anderson, on April 23, 2017, has opted to settle the matter with the victim’s family. This was related through his Attorney Pamela De Santos who informed the Wales Magistrate’s Court earlier this month that her client has come to an agreement with Corwin Anderson’s relatives.
Presiding Magistrate Rushell Liverpool reminded the Attorney that a letter must be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after the agreement has been finalised. As such, De Santos gave all assurances that a copy of the agreement letter will be submitted to the Police Prosecutor. The matter was adjourned to June 21, for report as Anderson’s pending case continues at the Wales Magistrate’s Court.
Corwin, who was a former resident of Bagotville, WBD, was killed at about 06:00h on April 23, 2017 on the Nismes Public Road, West Bank Demerara. It was reported that Ivelaw’s PTT 6297 motorcar allegedly collided with Corwin’s motorcycle, sending his body flying several feet away from the point of impact.
In September last year, Ivelaw Anderson appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court where he entered a not guilty plea in a barely audible tone. The not guilty plea meant he denied he drove in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the Corwin’s death. The injured motorcyclist bled profusely before he was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the motorcar sustained minor injuries. Ivelaw, who is a father of six and a mechanic, was released on $300,000 bail.