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Man charged over fatal accident at Barnwell Public Rd

By Staff Editor Sat, August 29 2026, 2:07 AM GMT-4

Ramesh Kanhai has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in relation to an incident at Barnwell in March, the police said yesterday.

Kanhai was charged yesterday in relation to a fatal accident which occurred on Monday, March 9, 2026, at about 19:00 hrs on the Barnwell Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, involving minibus BAG 2484, driven by Kanhai and, motorcycle CR 487, ridden by Angel Luis Herrera Alvardo; with pillion rider Angel Merchan (deceased)

The accused appeared at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court #2 before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan, where the charge was read to him.

He pleaded not guilty and was subsequently granted $500,000 cash bail.

He was ordered to report to the Parika Police Station every Friday of each month. His driver’s licence was also lodged with the court.

This matter has been adjourned to October 28, 2026.

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