PARASRAM Wellington, the driver involved in a hit-and-run accident on the Land of Plenty Public Road, Essequibo Coast, was on Wednesday released on $240,000 bail for three traffic offences.

Wellington, 56, of Zorg Public Road, Essequibo Coast, appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The accident occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2023, on the Land of Plenty Public Road, Essequibo Coast. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Mahendra Kissoon.

Wellington was charged with the offences of driving whilst breath alcohol exceeded the prescribed limit, failing to stop after an accident and failing to render assistance to an injured person.

He was released on a total bail of $240,000 and the matter was adjourned to May 24. The investigation into Kissoon’s death is still ongoing.

According to reports, around 19:10 hrs on the day in question, Wellington was the driver of motor truck GLL 5654 and was allegedly speeding along the Land of Plenty Public Road.

At the time, Kissoon was walking along the road with his eight-year-old niece after purchasing hot dogs. It is alleged that Wellington struck down Kissoon and sped away.

The niece did not sustain any injuries and immediately returned home and told relatives about the accident.

Kissoon was picked up by relatives and rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.