A young biker was yesterday charged with causing the death of a pedestrian in a collision at Bagotstown.
Daniel Forrester, 20, stood before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, who read the charge to him in a city court.
It is alleged that on September 12th, at Bagotstown Public Road, Forrester rode motorcycle CJ 6345 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Shawn Bruce.
Forrester, who was represented by attorney Jed Vasconcellos, denied the charge.
According to the police’s case, on the day in question, Forrester was the rider of motorcycle CJ 6345 going south along the eastern carriageway of the Bagotstown Public Road at a fast rate of speed, when he collided with Bruce, who was attempting to cross the road.
Both persons, the prosecution noted, fell unconscious after the collision and they were later picked up and rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where Bruce was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The Chief Magistrate subsequently granted the accused his release on $400,000 bail. He was ordered to report to the Providence Police Station every Friday at 9 and was also informed that his licence would be suspended until the completion of the trial.
November 1st is when the matter is expected to be called again.
