Drivers arrested over Mahaica triple fatality will not be charged

The two drivers who were arrested over the fatal accident at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) last Saturday that claimed the lives of three persons, have been released from police custody and will not be charged.

The Police stated that on Friday, Keyon Stoute, driver of motorcar PAD 171, and Bhaupaul Bhawandas, driver of a lorry, were released from police custody.

Elijah Pellew, 21, of Lot 38 Unity; Mahaica, Raymond Rouse, 21, of Lot 57 Supply, Mahaica; and 19-year-old Shawn Persaud of Huntley, Mahaicony died  in the accident that occurred at about 22.04 hours on Saturday night at Unity Public Road, ECD. Pellew and Rouse were on a motorbike.