A 40-year-old driver was on Monday remanded to prison by Magistrate Ann McLennan for causing the death of a Policeman by dangerous driving.

Ron Cole of 215 Blueberry Hill, Wismar Linden was not allowed to plea to the charge after police prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to the administration of justice (AJA) being applied since further advice has to sought from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Particulars of the charge alleged that Cole on April 11 at Eccles, East Bank Demerara drove motor pick-up GRR 9355 in a dangerous manner to the public resulting in the death of Nacosie Kelvin LaFleur.

LaFleur, who was stationed at the Providence Police Station was struck down while directing traffic at Eccles. He was rushed to Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he succumbed two days after.

LaFleur was reportedly positioned near the traffic light at Eccles and had stopped traffic to allow children to cross the road when he was struck from behind by the pick-up.

In court, the prosecutor strongly opposed bail and pointed out that the officer had died from a brain hemorrhage that he received from the accident.

Magistrate McLennan suspended Cole’s driving licence until the completion of his trial and the matter was adjourned to May 6.