Taxi driver Rupert Douglas, who was on trial for allegedly causing the death of Coverden resident Ann Mohammed through dangerous driving, was yesterday freed of the charge.
Magistrate Leron Daly dismissed the charge of causing death by dangerous driving that was laid against Douglas due to insufficient evidence.
It was alleged that on January 30, at the Coverden public road, Douglas drove his vehicle, PTT 1892, in a dangerous manner, thereby causing the death of Mohammed.
Mohammed, 34, who worked as a bartender at the Prairie International Hotel, was crossing the road to take a bus from her workplace when she was struck down.
Douglas had pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Douglas, who was represented by attorney Gordon Gilhuys, heard that the reason why the case was dismissed was because the court felt that a case was not made out against him due to the deficiency of evidence that was presented by the prosecution.
According to the prosecution’s case, at about 8.20 pm on January 30, Douglas was proceeding south along the eastern side of the Coverden public road in a Toyota Fielder wagon when, swerving to avoid a collision, he came into contact with the left side of the rear portion of Toyota Hilux GJJ 6458 that was driven by Collin Bovell. Both drivers lost control and GJJ 6458 collided with the deceased and ended up in a yard.
Mohammed was picked up by passers-by and rushed to the Diamond Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
