Minibus driver charged for $250,000 bail after fatal ECD hit-and-run

A minibus driver accused of causing the death of a man in a hit-and-run accident was on Wednesday granted $250,000 bail when he appeared at the Cove and John Magistrates’ Courts.
Ganesh Racktoo, who pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving, appeared before Magistrate Orinthia Schmidt. The matter was adjourned to January 28, 2026, and Racktoo was ordered to report to Police as part of his bail conditions.
The charge stems from an accident that occurred on October 25, 2025, on the Enmore Access Road, East Coast Demerara, which resulted in the death of 43-year-old Charran Suresh, a resident of Newtown, Enmore, East Coast Demerara. It is alleged that Suresh was standing at the side of the road when he was struck by a minibus driven by Racktoo, who failed to stop after the collision, fleeing the scene.
Emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene and found Suresh unconscious. He was rushed to the Enmore Regional Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Suresh succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
Racktoo had been wanted by Police for several weeks following the incident. Less than a week ago, Police confirmed that Racktoo had been arrested, ending his time on the run.