Submissions were on Wednesday made by the prosecution in the case against former army Chief of Staff Gary Best, who is on trial for causing the death of cyclist, Jude Bentley, through dangerous driving.
During yesterday’s hearing in the case against Best, the prosecution laid over its response to the no- case submission previously made by Bentley’s attorney Nigel Hughes. Magistrate Rondell Weaver adjourned the matter until December 3, when a ruling will be handed down.
The charge against Best states 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.
According to reports, at approximately 4.31 am, Bentley was riding his cycle while heading east along Clive Lloyd Drive and as he was proceeding to Sheriff Street, he was struck by Best. The reports state that Best was proceeding in the same direction and he has alleged that the Bentley suddenly appeared in front of him. He has said 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.
