Minibus/Car fatal accident…Duo remanded for causing death

Sep 27, 2013 News

Cordell Bourne and Nandishwar Persaud were arraigned on the charge of causing death by dangerous driving when they appeared yesterday before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard that on September 17 at Brickdam and Brummel Place, Persaud, 19, of 37 Duncan Street, Kitty, drove motorcar PNN 4475 in a manner dangerous to the public thereby causing the death of 22-year-old minibus conductor, Gavin Daly of Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara.
It was also alleged that on the said date, 33-year-old Bourne of 1243 ‘B’ Field Sophia, drove minibus BPP 9210, in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of De Ally. Bourne was without legal representation.
The duo was not required to plead to the indictable charge.
Whilst the details of the police reports were not disclosed in open court, Defence Attorney, Stephen Lewis, who represented Persaud, told the court that the incident occurred due to a speeding minibus which collided with his client’s car.
The lawyer stated that since the incident occurred, his client has been compliant with officers as he was placed on station bail in the sum of $100,000.
Lewis then proposed that Persaud be placed into the custody of his parents who would guarantee his continued attendance at court.
Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones, however, told the court that he would be objecting to the lawyer’s application for bail due to the nature of the offence and the fact that a life was lost.
The prosecutor added that the seriousness of the offence must also be taken into consideration.
Jones highlighted that according to police reports, Persaud fled the scene when the accident occurred.
The prosecutor said that both defendants were driving at a fast rate. He noted that Persaud who drove in a reckless manner, was proceeding south on the eastern side of Brummel Place which led to the collision.
The conductor, who fell out of the minibus when the vehicles collided was crushed to death.
The prosecutor added, “Persaud showed no remorse as he fled the scene.”
Persaud’s lawyer then rose to his feet and strenuously denied the claim that his client ran away when the accident occurred.
“My client was in police custody on the same day. He went to seek medical attention and then went to Brickdam Police Station to report the incident on his own.”
The lawyer then appealed to members of the court to consider why his client would be placed on station bail if he was seen as a fugitive as suggested by the prosecutor.
In Bourne’s case, the prosecutor also objected to bail, pointing out the gravity of the offence, in that a life was lost.
He added that Bourne’s minibus was overloaded with passengers who received several injuries, adding that his action was a clear indication that he showed no regard for their lives.
The prosecutor highlighted as well, that neither party paid any regard for the traffic signals, as Persaud jumped a flashing red light and Bourne blatantly ignored a flashing amber light.
An application was then made for both of their licences to be suspended pending the outcome of the matter .This was subsequently approved by the Magistrate.
The duo was then remanded to prison. The two men are expected to return on October 7 for report and fixture.

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