BY ROMINAH FAKA  

Trial into the case of 48-year-old man alleged of hitting a pedestrian at Alligator Creek in September this year is set for March 17-28, 2025.

The defendant Devine Ahukela pleaded not guilty yesterday in court.

Prosecution then informed court they are intending to call three witnesses for the trial, two eye witnesses and one medical officer who attended to the victim.

Defence also informed court they are intending to called two witnesses.

Prosecution charged the defendant with one count of causing death by reckless driving.

Allegation said on September 17, 2024 around 7pm at Alligator Creek, the defendant caused the death of a person by driving a motor vehicle recklessly, with a very high speed and hit the victim on the pedestrian road when crossing.

The matter was suspended to November 26 for interim-mention. Remand for the accused was extended.

Myrella Cleven acts for crown and Rochella Pama acts for defendant