The 22‑year‑old driver who was involved in the fatal accident at Centerpoint on the 20th of May has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Vishal Shavendra Dayal is charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death, dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm and also dangerous driving.
While travelling to Nausori, the 22‑year‑old driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit a taxi travelling in the opposite lane driven by a 47‑year‑old man.
The 47‑year‑old taxi driver died the next day after he sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Dayal’s bail has been extended.
The matter will called on the 25th of November for mention.
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