Minibus driver Ozel Sam was yesterday charged with causing the death of a pedestrian by dangerous driving.
The charge against Sam stated that on December 19th, 2016, at Sarah Johanna Public Road, East Bank Demerara, he drove minibus BVV 6615 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of 50-year-old Khamini Etwaroo.
Sam, of Lot 14 Coverden, East Bank Demerara, denied the charge after it was read to him by Magistrate Fabayo Azore in Georgetown.
Attorney Patrice Henry, who represented the 27-year-old defendant, told the court that his client has cooperated with the police and was released on $50,000 station bail while the investigation was being conducted.
As a result, he requested that his client be released on reasonable bail.
Bail was objected to by the prosecutor, who also admitted that the case file is incomplete.
As a result, Magistrate Azore granted Sam his freedom on $250,000 bail, with the condition that he lodge all his travel documents and report to the Timehri Police Station every Friday.
Sam is expected to make his next court appearance before the Chief Magistrate on February 16th.
