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A drunken minibus driver proceeding at a terrific rate eventually lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into a 16-year-old,Max Pacioretty Canadiens Jersey, knocking him unconscious.According to information around 21:30 hrs on Thursday minibus BNN 7615 driven by Cory Isaacs,Jimmy Howard Red Wings Jersey, 30,Rick Nash Rangers Jersey, of Hopetown,Larry Murphy Penguins Jersey, West Coast Berbice, was proceeding west on the roadway at a fast rate of speed.In the vicinity of Number 30 Village,Bryan Trottier Penguins Jersey, West Coast Berbice,Alexei Kovalev Canadiens Jersey, he lost control on struck down 16-year-old Royden Prince. The lad was walking west along the corner of the road.Prince who was struck from behind was picked up and rushed to the Fort Wellington Hospital in an unconscious condition.He was subsequently referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted a patient in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) in a semi conscious state. Up to press time he was still slipping in an out of consciousness.The driver,Mike Gartner Rangers Jersey, Isaacs,Howie Morenz Canadiens Jersey, was arrested and taken to the Fort Wellington Police Station where his alcohol level was tested and found to be way above the limit.He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and appeared in the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court where he pleaded guilty and was fined $7,Jacques Plante Canadiens Jersey,500.He told investigators that whilst he was driving he was blinded by the light of an oncoming vehicle. He heard an impact and upon checking he noticed the injured youth on the ground.He still remains in custody pending further investigations. More charges are likely. |
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