The mother of 12-year-old Varshanie Ramroop, who was hit down while crossing the Farm Public Road, East Bank Essequibo in June, is asking that the police be more active in addressing the matter.
Reshma Ramroop, when contacted by this newspaper stated that she is awaiting an update from the Guyana Police Force on the matter involving her daughter.
The mother who stated that she is frustrated over the entire incident, noted that an inquest was recommended and she is presently awaiting further details.
Reshma explained that Benjamin Parks, the driver involved in the accident, is yet to reach out to her but she is hoping for the best as she continues to cope with the death of her daughter.
In June, Parks, of Windsor Estates, East Bank Demerara, was brought before the court and fined after pleading guilty to charges of driving an unlicensed and uncertified pick-up.
He was fined $10,000 for each charge but not charged in relation to the death of the child.
The fatal accident occurred on June 8 at Farm, East Bank Essequibo, where Ramroop was hit by while crossing the Farm Public Road. It was reported by the police that the accident occurred at 3pm when the child had just disembarked a minibus on the southern side of the road. She was crossing the road in front of the minibus when she was hit by the pick-up, GX7522, driven and owned by Parks.
According to the police, Ramroop fell onto the road as a result of the impact and suffered severe head injuries. She was picked up in an unconscious state and taken by police to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
On the day after the girl’s death, her family was visited by members of Regional Division #3 of the Guyana Police Force. The Force stated that the 12-year-old’s family was visited at their Parika Façade, East Bank Essequibo home by Deputy Commander of Regional Division # 3, Superintendent Boodnarine Persaud; Traffic Officer, Inspector Isaacs; and Pastor Medas from the Cop and Faith Network along with a number of other police officers.
Police also stated that during the visit, the team assured family members and relatives of the deceased that a thorough investigation will be carried out and that no stone will be left unturned.
