Aslom Masood, the truck driver who was involved in the accident which claimed the life of businessman Nigel Cush three weeks ago was today sentenced to five years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Forty-four-year-old Masood of Supply, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
He admitted that on September 15, at the junction of Mandela Avenue and Vlissengen Road, he drove GYY 5875 in a dangerous manner which resulted in the death of Cush.
Masood who was unrepresented in court apologized for his recklessness. He told the court that on the day in question he was speeding and lost control of the truck.
Police had confirmed the accident which occurred around 01.30hrs. At the time, Cush, a father of four of Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown was the driver of motor vehicle, PVV 7062. It is believed that he was heading home.
As a result of the collision, Cush’s vehicle was slammed into a utility pole. He was pitched out of his vehicle through the front windscreen and apparently died on the spot.
The accident was captured on surveillance footage.
In the footage which was seen by Stabroek News, it was observed that Masood breached the red traffic light causing him to crash into Cush.
Cush’s vehicle was seen exiting a road. As he approached Mandela Avenue, he stopped for a short while. Cush then proceeded upon the green light during which his vehicle was hit by the truck.
As the video circulated on social media site, Facebook, members of the public raised concerns about the manner in which trucks, particularly those which transport sand use the roadways on a daily basis.
