PNCR Executive Gary Best to face trial for death of national cyclist

Former Army Chief and Executive member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Gary Best will face trial for causing the death of national cyclist Jude Bentley, who was killed in February 2020 along the Rupert Craig Highway.
The trial is expected to commence in October before Magistrate Rondel Weever at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

Initially, Best was not required to plead to the charge which stated that that on February 8, 2020, he drove motor car PRR 8182 in a dangerous manner, thereby causing the death of Bentley.
Magistrate Faith McGusty heard the matter and accepted a bail application presented by Attorneys Nigel Hughes and James Bond. Best was granted $500,000 bail. It was also alleged that Best was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
The court heard that a breathalyser test done on Best revealed that his alcohol level was .85 micrograms. He nonetheless denied the charge and was released on self-bail.
As a condition for bail, he was required to report to the Police Force’s Traffic Headquarters on specified dates until the completion of his trial.
The 41-year-old cyclist died after being struck down by Best in an early morning accident in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy.

After the accident, Best was taken into custody but later complained of feeling unwell and as such, after an examination, he was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
In respect to the time elapsed, the family of the now dead cyclist has been calling for justice to be served.