CHRIS Sobers, a 22-year-old resident of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, appeared in Georgetown Magistrate’s Court #1, on Wednesday, facing a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

The charge, brought under Section 35 (1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02, was read to Sobers, who was subsequently granted bail set at $300,000.
The case, presided over by Chief Magistrate, Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus, was adjourned to July 9, 2024, at 10:00 hours for disclosure at the same court.

Sobers’ charge stems from a fatal accident on April 4, 2024, at approximately 15:20 hours. The incident occurred at the intersection of Nelson Mandela Avenue and Freeman Street, Georgetown, resulting in the death of 28-year-old motorcyclist, Edward Solomon. At the time of the accident, Sobers was driving motor car #PAF 4593.