The driver of a motor lorry that was involved in the accident that caused the death of Harry Daily was released on $500,000 bail yesterday after he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.The accused, Peter Moore, 42 years, of Lot 185 Third Street, Craig, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan on an indictable charge that alleged on April 30 he was driving along Third Street, Craig, motor lorry, GRR 810, in a dangerous manner, resulting in the death of Daily.
The defendant’s Attorney Adrian Thompson told the court that his client is a well- established businessman, and is the owner of P.Moore Woodworking. The lawyer further related that his client was released on $100,000 station bail along with a reporting condition.
Thompson asked the court to grant his client bail, stating that Moore was not a flight risk and he has two children and a fixed place of abode at Craig. He explained that according to the autopsy report the deceased was intoxicated at the time of his death. Additionally an eyewitness reported seeing Daily lying on the roadway drunk a few minutes before the accident.
Moore, Thompson noted, had assisted the man to the hospital and stayed with him until the police arrived. It was also revealed that Moore assisted with the medical and other expenses.
Magistrate McLennan granted Moore $500,000 bail. The matter was transferred to Magistrate Judy Latchman for August 19.