A tWENTY-SIX-year-old man was, on Friday, August 30, 2019, remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for causing death by dangerous driving.
Gregory Bess of Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to two charges.

Particulars of the first charge stated that, on January 28, 2019, at Nismes Public Road, West Bank Demerara, he was riding motorcycle CJ5283, was involved in an accident and failed to stop.

The second charge stated that, on the same day, he rode his motorcycle in a manner dangerous to the public and caused the death of Herbert Caesar.

Police prosecutor Gordon Mansfield objected to bail being granted to Bess and told the court that Bess fled the scene after the accident and could not have been found.
Mansfield also told the court that only Tuesday, August 27, 2019, ranks went to Bess’ home and finally made contact with him. He was arrested and he even attempted to escape from the police.

Magistrate McLennan remanded Bess to prison and transferred the matter to Nismes Magistrate Court for September 5, 2019.