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Drunk driver remanded for killing City Council worker

Dec 11, 2010 News

Yet another man described as a reckless driver, has been remanded to prison after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
The accused, Shawn Lall, of 81 Atlantic Gardens, made his appearance yesterday at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, before Magistrate Judy Latchman.
It is alleged that on December 8, last, he drove motor vehicle PJJ-8098 in a dangerous manner resulting in the death of Suresh Sawh, called ‘Ramesh’, a City Council worker. The accused is being represented by defence counsel Anil Nandlall.
Nandlall, in his bail application, told the court that his client has a fixed place of abode and will make every effort to return to court to vindicate himself.
However bail was objected to by Police Prosecutor Browne. Browne told the court that the accused may be a flight risk since he has no permanent ties to society.
However Nandlall interjected noting that his client is more than willing to lodge his passport with the court as a guarantee that he will return for his trial if bail is granted. Nandlall’s application was nevertheless turned down and his client was remanded.
In addition the court was informed that there is the likelihood of another charge being instituted against the accused.
Lall is expected to make his next court appearance on December 14.
On Wednesday last, Mayor and City Council worker Suresh Sawh was riding his bicycle to the city when he was struck and killed. Sawh died at 5:20hrs when Rav4 PJJ-8098 hit him while he was riding his bicycle to the city. The RAV 4 was also heading to Georgetown. The man’s right hand was completely severed and he also sustained a gaping wound to the head amongst other injuries.
A woman who was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident was taken to a hospital in the city.
The father of one was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital by police officers and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

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