THE family of an Essequibo Coast contractor, who was struck down by a minibus some two years ago is seeking justice since the convicted perpetrator, who was sentenced in absentia remains on the run.Ramesh Jaigopaul, 45, of Walton Hall, Essequibo Coast was struck down by minibus BLL 3414 on August 25, 2014 at Walton Hall Public Road, Essequibo Coast.

The father of two, who was hospitalised for a brief period, died on August 31, 2014.

The minibus driver, Hardin Sitaldin, known as “Troy”, was charged for causing death by dangerous driving and was placed on bail.

Police said the driver appeared in court on four occasions before he absconded and was eventually sentence in absentia to 50 months imprisonment.

Sister of the dead man, Anita Persaud, told Guyana Chronicle that her brother’s post-mortem revealed that he died of multiple injuries as a result of the accident.
“By the time of the funeral, he (the driver of the bus) was already charged and out on bail,” she said.

“When my mother or sister go to the station, we keep asking about the case and the police said they don’t have any information on the man’s whereabouts, but police said an arrest warrant is out for him.”