Three more witnesses yesterday testified at the trial of former army Chief of Staff Gary Best, who is accused of causing the death of cyclist Jude Bentley through dangerous driving.
Best’s trial resumed yesterday before Magistrate Rondell Weaver in George-town, where two police officers, Assistant Superintendent of Police Fraser and Con-stable Penniston, were called to the stand as was a civilian, Jonathan Saul.
The trial is expected to continue today.
Four more witnesses are to testify before the prosecution closes its case.
On Tuesday, two police officers and a civilian were called to testify at the trial.
It is alleged that on February 8th, at Clive Lloyd Drive, Best drove a car, PRR 812, in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Bentley.
At approximately 4.31 am, Bentley was riding his cycle, heading east along Clive Lloyd Drive as he was proceeding to Sheriff Street to meet a group of cyclists. Best, who was proceeding in the same direction, has alleged that the cyclist suddenly appeared in front of him and that he applied brakes and the right side of the front of his vehicle collided with the cyclist, who fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries. A lantern pole on the southern side of the road was dislodged by the vehicle as it came to a stop.
