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Driver Aslam Mashood (SN photo)
Following the fatal accident which occurred on Thursday September 15th, 2022 at about 01:30hrs, involving motor lorry GYY 5875 and motor car PVV 7062 that was driven at the time by the now deceased 46-year-old Nigel Cush at the junction of Mandela Avenue and Vlissengen Road; the accused appeared in court on Thursday and was subsequently sentenced.
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Deceased Nigel Cush
44-year-old Aslam Masood of Lot 10 Supply Mahaica, E.C.D appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court #1 before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan charged with the offence of *Causing Death By Dangerous Driving*, Contrary to Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act Chapter 51:02.
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When the charge was read to him, the Administrative Justice Act (AJA) was applied and Summary Disposal was granted, where the accused pleaded guilty.
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He was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment.
