Navindra Narine, aka Akash, a 20-year-old businessman has been charged with causing the death of Anjalie Khemraj, 16, by dangerous driving.
He appeared at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Peter Hugh where the charge was read to him. He was released on $350,000 bail.
Sixteen-year-old Khemraj who was hospitalised in a critical condition after being struck down by a car at Grass Field, Enmore Access Road, succumbed to her injuries on April 5th.
Khemraj, an 11-year-old and a 14-year-old were struck down on April 1st by a car, PAE 3091, reportedly driven by the businessman of Enmore, East Coast Demerara.
The 11-year-old boy who was also hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital following the incident, was transferred to the paediatric ward. The 14-year-old was discharged from the hospital.
Khemraj’s father, Basant Khemraj of 257 Plantain Walk, Enmore said he received a voice note from his sister and cousin informing him of the incident and immediately rushed to the hospital. He found his daughter on life support and doctors informed him that she had sustained a broken pelvis, a broken foot and was bleeding in her brain.
Khemraj said heard that the driver would like to settle the matter but he wanted it to go through the court.
“My daughter was in my care and I always go all out for her. I just want to know the root cause of the story before I take legal action. I don’t want any settlement. I want the matter to go through the court, so the court can make a decision on the matter”, he said.
