THE man accused of causing the death of 13-year-old Friendship Secondary School student, Ezekiel Murray as a result of dangerous driving was yesterday granted bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The allegation against 33-year-old Clyde Barker is that on April 10 at Friendship, East Bank Demerara Public road, he drove motor lorry GJJ 278 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Murray.
Barker, who is employed as a driver by Demerara Distillers Limited and who resides at Lot 244 Second Street, Grove,East Bank Demerara, was able to plead after the Administration of Justice Act was applied. Otherwise, the matter would have been dealt with indictably and a preliminary inquiry held.
Police Prosecutor Bharrat Mangru told the court that on the day in question around 18:00hrs, the deceased was about to cross the Friendship Public road when he was struck down by the motor lorry was driven by the defendant. Murray was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries
With no objection from the prosecutor, bail was granted. Barker was however ordered to report to the Grove Police Station every Friday and will make his next court appearance on April 17 before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.