Motorcyclist charged for causing death of pedestrian

SHAQUELLE Williams, who is accused of causing the death of a pedestrian while riding a motorcycle, on Monday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was granted $250,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.

Williams pleaded not guilty to the causing death by dangerous driving charge when it was read to him.

The charge alleged that Williams, on February 6, 2021, on the Rupert Craig Highway, Georgetown, rode motorcycle CJ2794 in a manner dangerous to the public and caused the death of Shri-Chandra Persaud.

According to the prosecution, Williams on the day in question around 18:25hrs, was riding his motorcycle west on the southern carriageway when he collided with Persaud and they both fell onto the roadway. They were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where Persaud died while receiving medical attention.

The matter was reported and an investigation which was conducted led to Williams being charged.

The matter was adjourned until June 14, 2021.

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