A MINIBUS driver was yesterday refused bail by Magistrate Ann McLennan on a causing death by dangerous driving charge. Orlando King of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara, pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on Sunday, July 26 at Camp and New Market Streets, Georgetown, he drove minibus BSS 4305 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Wilbert Andrew Anthony.
Representing the defendant was attorney-at-law Glenn Hanoman. He told the court that his client has been a driver for eight years and has no prior or pending matter before the court.
Meanwhile, Police Prosecutor Dinero Jones successfully opposed bail on the grounds of the gravity of the charge and the attendant penalty.
The prosecutor told the court that on the day in question King was driving the vehicle at a fast rate when he collided with Anthony who was pitched several feet away.
He further noted that the defendant collided with several other government properties, causing them to be damaged.
Bail was refused and the matter was transferred before Magistrate Fabayo Azore for August 10.