CHARRIA Naitram, a 26-year-old lorry driver hailing from Supply Village, East Bank Demerara, is on $1M bail following a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday, October 8, 2023, around 06:30hrs on the Ogle Public Road, East Coast Demerara.

Naitram was charged with the offence of ‘Causing Death by Dangerous Driving’ of Patricia Hutson, a pedestrian who tragically lost her life.
Naitram appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court #1 before Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Tuesday, where the charge was formally presented. Naitram entered a plea of not guilty and was subsequently granted bail in the amount of $1,000,000.

In addition to the primary charge, Naitram faces several other charges related to the incident: unlicensed motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle, and uncertified motor vehicle
For each of these charges, the accused also pleaded not guilty and was placed on bail in the sum of $25,000 for each offence. The case was adjourned to November 21, 2023, for further proceedings.

The incident in question occured while Naitram was operating a motor lorry with registration GAE 8189 and struck down Patricia Hutson, a 63-year-old security guard who resided in 13th Avenue, Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.