Canefield man on $250,000 bail following fatal accident 

Dassrat Sookram

A Canefield, East Canje Berbice, truck driver was yesterday placed on $250,000 bail after he was charged with causing death by dangerous driving following an accident in January at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne.

Dassrat Sookram, 47, appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Renita Singh yesterday and was read the charge of causing death by dangerous driving. 

Victor Alert, 34, of Martin Street, Rose Hall, Corentyne was fatally struck by motor lorry, GZZ 4248 owned by Cevon’s Waste Manage-ment (Skip Bin Rental) which was being driven by the accused on the evening of January 10th.