Relatives of a West Coast Demerara pensioner who was killed in a vehicular accident more than six weeks ago said they have been denied justice, given that no one has been charged.
Selvyn Garnett, 75, of Sisters Village, died on October 7 a collision with a truck that was transporting goods. Garnett was on a pedal cycle at the time. The truck driver was held but later released.
Assistant Commander of D’ Division Christopher Griffith told Stabroek News yesterday that the file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice because there were no eyewitnesses and no one has come forward with information. He said the family is well aware of this, adding that the police have not abandoned the case.
Griffith said the police at Leonora went into the area where the accident happened and questioned persons but no information was provided. He said Garnett was struck down but they are not clear on the particulars of the accident. According to him, some people have spoken to Garnett’s family and told them what happened but no one is talking to the police.
In the circumstances, he said, the police had to release the driver who was in custody and wait for advice from the DPP. Griffith said the police have the family’s number and the minute the DPP advises them the family would be contacted.
But Garnett’s family is not satisfied. His daughters, Paula and Anita said the markings on the road after the accident were a clear indicator of what happened since they pointed to where their father was and where the truck was. They said the police have the information on the skid prints but chose to ignore it.
“A man’s life has been taken and they have to wait on advice. We don’t understand why. And why the driver is allowed to be back on the road as though nothing happened,” Paula said.
She said the family intends to keep pressing until justice is served.
