Roger Bess, the driver who fatally struck an elderly man and injured two other persons after he allegedly lost control of his speeding car on Cemetery Road on January 1st, was yesterday read five charges, including causing death by dangerous driving, and released on a total of $200,000 bail.
It is alleged that Bess, 34, of 164, Cummings Street Bourda, drove motor vehicle PNN 7977 in a manner which was dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of 61-year-old George Barker. It is also alleged that on the same day he drove the motor vehicle without being in possession of a valid driver’s licence, without having a third party insurance, without a certificate of fitness for the vehicle and that he failing to render assistance to the injured persons after the accident.
Not guilty pleas were recorded for Bess on the charges of causing of death by dangerous driving,