Pillion rider killed in 3-vehicle collision on ECD

…motorcyclist slapped with causing death, other charges

Twenty-one-year-old Emanuel Elias from Victoria, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Thursday charged with the death of Kevin Nedd, 31, who was killed in a three-vehicle collision on Tuesday along the Cove and John Public Road, ECD.
Police stated that the accident involved a motor car bearing registration number PAL 8365, owned and driven by a 40-year-old man from Haslington, ECD; a motor lorry with plates GAC 5625, which was at the time being driven by a 49-year-old man from Vigilance, ECD; and motorcycle CM 3708, driven by the accused with Nedd as the pillion rider.

Based on reports received, the motorcar was proceeding along the roadway in a line of traffic when the motorcycle, which was travelling in the same direction at a fast rate, slammed into the back of the car. As a result of the collision, the pillion rider was flung into the path of the lorry.
Nedd was subsequently pronounced dead at the Enmore Regional Hospital, while Elias was treated and sent away. However, following investigations, Elias was slapped with several charges, including causing death by dangerous driving, unlicensed driver, uninsured motor vehicle, uncertified motor vehicle, and unlicensed motor vehicle.
He appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where the charges were read to him. He pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after the administration of the Justice Act was applied and was granted bail in the sum of $200,000. On the other hand, he pleaded guilty to the other charges, which each carried fines.
For unlicensed driving, he was fined $40,000; for an uninsured motor vehicle, $40,000; for an uncertified motor vehicle, $10,000; and for an unlicensed motor vehicle, $20,000. He is expected to make his next court appearance on November 25, 2025.