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On April 10, 2015 Cramer drove motorcar PKK 7896 in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Allicock, who was a pedal cyclist at the time.Although the Magistrate found him guilty of the offence, she deferred sentencing to January 28, pending the findings of a probation report.According to facts presented in court, on the day in question, around 16:00 hours,[url=http://www.wholesalejerseyssale.us@#$%&/]China Jerseys[/url], Cramer was proceeding east along Quamina Street, and failed to stop at the intersection at Camp Street. Motorcar PKK 3178 drove into Cramer?s path and resulted in a collision.Allicock, who was on the northern side of Quamina Street, was struck down. Two other persons who were with him received injuries. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he succumbed to his injuries a few days later.Attorney, Adrian Thompson, represented Cramer throughout the trial and secured bail for him in the sum of $150,000.Convictions for 2015Motorists found liable of causing the death of pedestrians by dangerous driving continue to face the full brunt of the law. Such cases concluded at the Georgetown Magistrates? Courts as well as the Providence Magistrate?s Court.Prominent city jeweler, Bishnarine ?Sanjay? 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However, the prison terms will run concurrently.Shawn Ravindra Ramai, 28 of Lot 15 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, was found guilty as charged for this same offence. He drove motor pick up PRR 2923 in a manner dangerous to the public on February 26, 2014 and caused the death of Claude McPherson, a pedal cyclist.Also, Sophia bus driver, Paul John, 35, of North Sophia, was jailed for 58 months after being found guilty of causing the death of four-year-old Jayden Charles by dangerous driving.Charles, a former student of Starter?s Nursery was struck down and killed by a speeding minibus, drivenDEAD: Felix Marcby John. The accident occurred on April, 4 at Water Street, Georgetown, in the vicinity of Giftland Office Max.There were several other convictions with matters of this nature still pending.A total of 100 fatal accidents were recorded for the previous year. This resulted in the demise of 118 persons. 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