$1M bail for cop involved in Mocha fatal accident

Dec 01, 2021 News

Kaieteur News – A Special Constable, who is attached to the escort section of the Guyana Police Force, was placed on $1 million bail following an accident he was involved in, which took the life of a 49-year-old West Ruimveldt woman.
Constable Aaron Rodrigues, 21, of Lot 4 Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown made his appearance on Monday at the Diamond Magistrate Court 2 before Magistrate Judy Latchman, and was placed on bail following the reading of his three charges.
Rodrigues was charged for causing death by dangerous driving, unlicensed driving and breach of insurance. He pleaded not guilty to causing the death by dangerous driving, and guilty to the two remaining charges.
The Administration of Justice Act (AJA) was applied and he was placed on $1 million bail; he was also fined a total of $17,500 for the unlicensed driving charge, and $50,000 for breach of insurance.
The accident, which took place Saturday last, on the Mocha Access road, resulted in the death of Euclin Joseph, 49, of Lot 270 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
According to the police, Rodrigues was driving motorcar PSS 7652 at a fast rate of speed along the East Bank Public Road, when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a utility pole.
Joseph died as a result of the collision, while the other three occupants of the vehicle received injuries to their bodies.
Joseph was pronounced dead on arrival at the Diamond Diagnostic Center, while the three occupants of the vehicle were examined by a doctor on duty, and treated for their injuries.
Following the accident a breathalyzer test was conducted on Rodrigues, but no trace of alcohol was found on his breath. He was then placed in police custody, and is assisting with further investigations.
On Monday last, a post mortem examination was performed on the deceased at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Mortuary; Dr. Nehaul Singh gave the cause of death as crush injuries to the head.
Rodrigues is set to return to court on the 17th of December at 13:30hrs for statements.

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