Trial underway of driver over teen’s death

Jhamallie Niles

The trial of Lennox De Nobrega, the driver charged with causing the death of a teen by dangerous driving, commenced yesterday.

It is alleged that on October 14th, 2017, De Nobrega drove PRR 7624 on Mandela Avenue in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Jhamallie Niles, 17, called ‘Bow Foot.’

The trial, which is being conducted by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in Georgetown, began with a total of five witnesses, including the brother of the deceased, taking the witness stand.

Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers