Driver charged in Mandela Avenue fatal accident

Jhamallie Niles

The driver who allegedly caused the death of 17-year-old Jhamallie Niles was yesterday placed on $500,000 bail.

On October 14th, it is alleged that Lennox De Nobrega drove motor vehicle PRR 7624 on Mandela Avenue in a manner dangerous to the public causing the death of  Niles.

The 36-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge. His attorney stated that on the said date he was proceeding eastwards on Mandela Avenue when the deceased ran out of a car wash and into the path of his client’s vehicle.