A CORENTYNE teenager was this week charged with causing death by dangerous driving two months after he struck down a pedestrian along the Cromarty Public Road, Corentyne.
Saif Khan, of Lot 36 Springlands, Corriverton, appeared at the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Friday before Magistrate Tuana Hardy where he was also charged with failing to report the accident and failing to render assistance to the victim.

While he did not enter a plea for the causing death by dangerous driving charge, he pleaded not guilty to the other two charges.
As such, he was remanded to prison after bail was denied and will return to court on October 14, 2024, for further proceedings.

The accident happened August 10, 2024, at approximately 20:15 hours on Cromarty Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, resulting in the death of 46-year-old Semone Thompson.
The incident involved motor car #PHH 4644, owned and driven by 18-year-old Khan. Khan was accompanied by passenger Jainarine Chalitar, 27, from Lot 1 Dukestown, Corriverton. The collision led to Thompson suffering fatal injuries.

Investigations found that Khan was speeding east along the northern lane when he struck Thompson, who was attempting to cross the road from the northern to the southern side.
As a result of the collision, Thompson sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Eyewitnesses reported that following the incident, the driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene. The car was lodged at the Whim Police Station for examination by a licensing and certifying officer.