Elderly man granted bail for fatal road accident involving vagrant

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Seventy-seven year-old pensioner John Haynes was released on G$200,000 bail on Wednesday morning after denying allegations that he killed Morris Jeffery by dangerously driving motorcar HC 184 which he operates as a taxi. According to the police’s case, the accused Alexander Village, Georgetown resident committed the offence on February 10, 2018 on the Brickdam Public Road in the early morning hours.

Accused pensioner:
John Haynes

Haynes, through his attorney, Adrian Thompson, informed Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan that he is a father of three as he petitioned for pre-trial liberty. As Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield had no objection to bail being granted to the defendant, Haynes was ordered by the court to report to the Brickdam Police Station every Friday for the duration of the trial.
The Chief Magistrate adjourned the matter to February 28 when Haynes will make his next appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Morris’ death is another recorded case of fatal accidents, which according to police statistics saw a 20 percent increase.
“Speeding, speeding/driving under the influence of alcohol and Pedestrian crossing in the path of approaching vehicles were the main causes of the fatal accidents,” the Police said in a statement earlier this week.

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