Reckless drivers and gross negligence

Jul 24, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor,

Medical technologist, Bibi Allie died on Monday when car, licensed plate number PAF 6330 driven by Neerag Sukdeo on the Kiltearn Public Road around 02:30hrs crashed into a crane which, according to the police, was parked on the road parapet.

However, residents dispute the police report and say it was parked on the road. Pictures of the scene confirm the statements by residents. One resident on video stated that one has to be close before one can see the crane. And if a person was not traversing regularly, then he would not see the crane until he was close. He said the crane was there for about three weeks and there were no lights or reflectors to alert incoming vehicles.

Another such accident took place in Canal No. 2 where four youths died after hitting a parked garbage disposal truck. According to reports, here again, there were no lights nor reflectors to alert drivers.

It is alleged that in both cases, the drivers were under the influence and going fast. Obviously, the speed would have been a contributing factor and the alcohol may have triggered the speeding, however many drive fast when not under influence. I would like to state that being under the influence of alcohol does not create the presumption that the driver was in the wrong. Drivers under the influence should be charged with DUI but the cause of the accident should be investigated separately. Mr. Gobin Harbajan indicated that he, quite soberly was returning from Georgetown at around 22:30hrs and he nearly ran into the crane.

In the cases mentioned, there is clearly the case of negligence, gross negligence on the part of the contractors and the driver of the garbage truck. I am wondering if the contracts have any stipulation for safety measures. The question here also is the gross negligence of the police. A crane was on the road for three weeks with no lights and reflectors and the police did nothing.

I will take this opportunity to appeal to especially young people, particularly young drivers, your speed and your alcohol consumption can result in the death of yourself and innocent people. You have nothing to prove to anyone. The roads and the vehicle can be dangerous tools if used irresponsibly. Now let me expand, there is the issue of cows and horses on the roads. How many died how many more would die? How much more injuries and damage to vehicles?

Then there are the pot-holes on main road ways. They cause accidents and damage countless rims, but the authorities do not care as they travel in big high-end vehicles that are bought and repaired by the taxpayers’ money. The government and its ministers don’t listen nor it seems the President. They fly around the place, siren blasting, as they traverse the roadways recklessly with drivers scrambling in panic to get out of their way. Both parties are guilty.

I appealed in more than one letter in the press for the government to install traffic lights at the junction of the Canje road to no avail. It seems only Georgetown must have traffic lights. The people of Berbice, Essequibo and Linden suffer greatly and are stressed when travelling on the roadways as there are no guidelines. This is gross neglect. It’s like the people of Linden, Essequibo and Berbice do not have rights. Like they do not pay taxes. And this neglect is by both parties. They know us when they want our votes but neglect us until the next elections then they come and tell us how they are better than the other party. They do not listen. For sixty years, they were there and they do not listen. We have to use the only weapon. We have, our votes.

Sincerely,

Rajendra Nauth Bisessar

Presidential Candidate

United Democratic Front

BSc Sociology, LLB

BSc Sociology, LLB, Presidential Candidate, Rajendra Nauth Bisessar, United Democratic Front

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