Man remanded to prison for killing Chinese national

handcuffs1Georgetown: Leron Griffith, 25 of 809 Festival City, South Ruimveldt was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and was remanded to prison after facing  Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard that on May 31, 2013 on Mandela Avenue, Greater Georgetown, Griffith drove motorcar HC2408 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Chinese national Xue Fang Feng. The defendant pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutor Vishnu Hunt objected to the defendant being granted bail considering the seriousness of the offense.

The prosecutor advanced his application for the defendant’s two driver’s licenses to be suspended as he referred to Section 112 of the traffic Offences Act to add credence to his submission. The prosecutor’s objection and application were upheld and statements were ordered to be filed for Griffith’s next court appearance which is expected to be on September, 10, 2013 before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry.