GEORGETOWN Magistrate Leron Daly, is expected to rule on Friday on a no-case submission made on behalf of Ron Cole, the driver who is accused of causing the death of traffic cop, Nakosi ‘Kelvin’ La Fleur.

Police Prosecutor, Inspector Bharat Mangru at the last court hearing had replied to the no-case submission made by Cole’s attorney, in relation to the causing death by dangerous driving charge against the defendant.
It is alleged that Cole of Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden, on April 11, 2016, at Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara, drove motor pick-up GRR9355 in a manner dangerous to the public and caused the death of LaFleur. According to reports, LaFleur who was stationed at the Providence Police Station, was directing traffic at Eccles when he stepped back to allow a vehicle to pass in front of him. That was when the pick-up hit him from behind.

The 25-year-old policeman died three days later at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He was initially treated and sent away, but was rushed back to the hospital after complaining of severe pain.