RAJESH Jaharan, of Lot 1876, Twenty Street, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was, Tuesday , ordered to post $1M bail, when he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman charged with causing death by dangerous driving. That was after the Administration of Justice Act (AJA) had been applied and the 28-year-old pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, on Monday, September 23, in Georgetown, he drove motor car PNN 1530 in a manner dangerous to the public, causing the demise of Joel Baynes.
Police Sergeant Vishnu Hunt, prosecuting, told the Court that day around 01:15 hrs the defendant was driving at a fast rate of speed and, as he approached Robb Street, he failed to stop and collided with motor car HB 9018, which was proceeding east on Robb Street.
The prosecutor added that as a result of the collision, the hire car spun around and ended up in the Digicom Store building, situated on the southern side of Robb Street.
Meanwhile, the defendant’s car hit PRR 1647 which was stationary and facing east on the southern side of Robb Street, after ending up in the same building.
The taxi driver was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) and, after a full report was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), instructions were issued for Jaharan to face the charge.
Attorney-at-law Mr. Mark Waldron, for the defence, in his application for Jaharan’s pre-trial freedom, said the latter is not a fight risk and the case was adjourned to November 26.