Closing statements were yesterday submitted by the attorney representing Roger Bess, the driver who allegedly fatally struck an elderly man and injured two other persons on Cemetery Road last year.
It is alleged that Bess, on January 1, 2015, drove motor vehicle PNN 7977 in a manner that was dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of 61-year-old George Barker.
It is also alleged that on the same day, Bess drove the vehicle without being in possession of a valid driver’s licence, without having a third party insurance, and without a certificate of fitness for the vehicle, and also failed to render assistance to the injured persons after the accident.
Brian Devine and Anaynasa Thorne had also been struck by the speeding vehicle.
During yesterday’s court proceedings, Bess’ attorney, Mark Waldron, presented type-written submissions to the court.
The prosecution is expected to respond to the submissions made next week.
Magistrate Fabayo Azore adjourned the matter to July 29.
