Tuschen man gets $300,000 bail on causing death charge

Four months after an accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Sursattie Prasad of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), Police instituted a causing death by dangerous driving charge against 27-year-old Ryan Boodhoo.
Boodhoo, of Tuschen Housing Schene, EBE, appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Police stated that on May 5, along the Good Hope Public Road, EBE, Boodhoo drove motor car PMM 3473 in a manner dangerous to the public, thus resulting in the death of Prasad.
Boodhoo was required to plead to the indictable charge. He was granted bail in the sum of $300,000 and ordered to return to court on December 18, 2023.
According to Police Headquarters reports, the accident occurred when Boodhoo was driving east along the northern lane of the road at a high speed.

He reportedly swerved to avoid a collision with motor van GAC 4554, driven by a Chinese national from Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara.
Whilst doing so, the left front of Boodhoo’s car reportedly struck Prasad, sending her into the air and ultimately colliding with a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) pole. Boodhoo’s car ended up in a nearby trench.
Both Boodhoo and the driver of the other vehicle were arrested but following investigation and legal advice, charges were instituted against Boodhoo alone.
A breathalyser test indicated that Boodhoo was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.