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Family members of 4-year-old Ambeka Providence, who was killed in a September 10, accident at Sheriff Street, Georgetown, flocked a City Court to witness the arraignment of the two drivers alleged to have caused her death.CHARGED: Derek Bailey and Heeranand BoodhramAppearing before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan were Heeranand Boodhram, 21, of Sachi Bazaar, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown and Derek Bailey,Mike Mitchell Steelers Jersey, 56, of 14 Sister’s Village, West Bank Demerara.Boodhram and Bailey were charged separately for driving motorcar pick-up GPP 3500 and motorcar PMM 1426 respectively, in a manner dangerous to the public at the intersection of Sheriff and Garnett Streets,Tony Gonzalez Falcons Jersey, Georgetown,Merril Hoge Steelers Jersey, thereby causing the death of Providence. They pleaded not guilty and were each released on $400,Davante Adams Packers Jersey,000 bail.They will return to court on December 20.Boodhram was represented by Attorney Glenn Hanoman. Bailey had no counsel.Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers, who told the court that the case file is complete,Rod Woodson Steelers Jersey, said that on the day in question, Bailey, who was the driver of PMM 1426,Clay Matthews Packers Jersey, left a parking lot at Royal Castle located at Sheriff and Garnett Streets, proceeding westward.According to the Prosecutor,Rocky Bleier Steelers Jersey, Boodhram was heading north along Sheriff Street in the pick-up after being given the green traffic light signal, when Bailey suddenly drove across. Jeffers said the vehicles collided at the intersection of Sheriff and Garnett Streets.During a bail application, Hanoman requested for his client to be granted reasonable bail on the grounds that he is the sole breadwinner of his family. Hanoman related that his client is a newly-wed with a three-month-old baby.Prosecutor Jeffers opposed bail for the defendants citing the fact that a life was lost; the serious nature of the charge and the penalty the offence attracts.However, his objections were overruled.According to reports, Providence,Jared Cook Packers Jersey, her mother Abiola Trotman and a relative were returning home by car after visiting the Giftland Mall when tragedy struck.It was reported that the accident occurred at around 22:00hrs when a pick-up slammed into the side a motorcar on Sheriff Street.Based on reports,Joe Greene Steelers Jersey, Providence and her family were in the back seat of the car.The four-year-old girl was flung through the window of the vehicle and onto the roadway. She died on the spot. |
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