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May 14, 2013 News
A man who told the court that he is a minibus conductor was yesterday charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The man Leroy Benn, 22, of 23 Alness, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court and was placed on $250,000.
Benn is accused of driving motor car PMM 9379 in a manner dangerous to the public thus causing the death of Chandranand Singh called “Lako” of Williamsburg Corentyne, Berbice.
This happened around 21:30 hours on January 19, last, at Gibraltar Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. A file was prepared and sent to the DPP for advice. It was subsequently returned and the accused was arrested and charged.
According to reports, the 212 Toyota motor car was proceeding in the direction of New Amsterdam behind another vehicle when it is alleged that the vehicle in front suddenly applied brakes, swerved and continued on its way.
Benn had told investigators that he was suddenly confronted with a pedestrian in the middle of the road and hit him.
The pedestrian was rushed to the New Amsterdam hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Benn who is being represented by Attorney at Law Ryan Crawford will have to return to the Albion Magistrate’s Court.
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