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$1M bail for Land of Canaan driver on causing death charge
Bail was set in the sum of $1M for truck driver, Dwayne Loaffe, who is accused of killing a female passenger of his vehicle, which was involved in an accident along the Hauraruni Public Road, East Bank Demerara (E.B.D).
Loaffe, who appeared badly wounded, was yesterday hauled before City Magistrate Judy Latchman after being slapped with two charges.
The 23-year old driver of 76 Land of Canaan, E.B.D, pleaded not guilty to the first charge. This allegation stated that on September 26, he drove motor lorry GMM 2065 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Delisa Gonsalves.
The defendant was also accused of carrying persons in the tray of the vehicle without written permission from the relevant authorities. He pleaded guilty to this charge and was ordered to pay a fine of $20,000 with an alternative of 14 days imprisonment.
Police Inspector, Vishnu Hunt, presented the prosecution’s case. Hunt did not object to the defendant being granted pre-trial liberty.
Driver; Dwayne Loaffe
It was reported that on the day in question, around 21:30hrs, the defendant was driving the motor lorry proceeding along the Hauraruni Public Road, East Bank Demerara.
The now deceased (Gonsalves) was seated in the tray of the vehicle with others, when the defendant swerved from hitting an object that was in his path.
As a result, Loaffe lost control of the vehicle, which ended up toppling several times on the roadway before coming to a halt.
The passengers were pulled out from the mangled motor lorry and rushed to the hospital, where Gonsalves was pronounced dead. The other occupants, including the driver were treated for injuries they had sustained.
Attorney, Dexter Todd is representing the defendant. He told the court that his client is a truck driver with no pending matters.
This matter comes up again on October 19.
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