A 20-year-old man accused of causing the death of Christopher Crawford by dangerous driving was yesterday placed on bail in the sum of $350,000 when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
It is alleged that on August 21 at Georgetown, Christopher Rogers, a carpenter of 1894 North Ruimveldt, drove motor car PLL 6787 in a dangerous manner causing the death of Christopher Crawford.
The defendant was not required to plead to the indictable charge of causing death by dangerous driving when it was read to him by the magistrate.
Attorney-at-law Hukumchand who entered an appearance for the defendant made an application for his client to be admitted to reasonable bail on the grounds that he has no previous antecedents, poses no risk of flight, has a fixed address and has been cooperating with the police in their investigations.
Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels had no objection to the bail application made by Hukumchand.
Rogers was later admitted to $350,000 bail and was ordered to return to court on September 30.
According to Traffic Chief Neil Semple, “Two vehicles were on Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens, one was heading south and the other north. The one going south lost control and swerved and collided with the other car.”
The collision resulted in the death of Crawford who Semple said was a passenger in the front seat of the car. The point of impact was on Crawford’s side, Semple added.
