Man remanded over Providence fatal accident

Jevon Bellamy

An employee of the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission yesterday appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry charged with causing the death of Jevon Bellamy, who was killed in a hit and run incident on Monday morning at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

Sampson Pereira, who also faced three other charges, was remanded to prison.

It is alleged that on November 10 at Providence, EBD, Pereira drove motor vehicle PJJ 7632 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Bellamy.

According to the second charge, Pereira also failed to stop and render assistance to the injured person.