Lusignan man charged over Coldingen fatal accident

Rodwell Imanuel James

Lakeram Puran, the driver who allegedly struck down and killed pedal cyclist Rodwell Imanuel James on New Year’s Day along the Coldingen Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara was yesterday released on a sum of $350,000 bail after he was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

Puran, 28, a resident of Lusignan Pasture, ECD is accused of driving motor car, PNN 7862, in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of James on January 1.

He denied the allegation when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court.

The matter was adjourned until February 21.