The 79-year-old driver who was involved in the fatal accident that claimed the life of 42-year-old businessman Ishwarnauth “Ajay” Bisram on the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, has been granted station bail.
Police have also sent the file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
The accident occurred at approximately 9.55 pm on Saturday and involved motor car PZZ 1906, which was being driven by the elderly driver of Whim Village, Corentyne.
Kiskadee Watch had reported that the driver is well-known herbal doctor and political activist Dr. Veerasammy Ramayya.
According to police, preliminary investigations revealed that the car was proceeding east along the northern driving lane when Bisram allegedly walked across the road from south to north and into the vehicle’s path. The driver reportedly applied brakes, but the front of the car struck Bisram.
Bisram, of Lot 16 Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice, sustained injuries and was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was taken to Ramoo’s Funeral Home pending a post-mortem examination.
Police said a breathalyser test administered to the driver returned a reading of 11 micrograms, below the prescribed legal limit. CCTV cameras were also observed in the vicinity of the accident and the footage is expected to form part of the investigation.
Bisram operated a supermarket and was also involved in the sale of plucked chickens.
His sister, Sandy Bisram, previously told reporters that she learnt of her brother’s death during a telephone call at around 11 pm. She said that upon arriving at the hospital, she saw her brother lying unresponsive with his head heavily bandaged.
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