Man denies fatal-accident charges

One woman was killed in a car crash in South Sound. - Photo: File

Kesley Arnoldo Martinez-Ebanks has entered not guilty pleas in relation to an accident that claimed the life of one woman and injured four others in May 2021.

Appearing before the Grand Court on Friday, 3 March, Martinez-Ebanks pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving, and causing grievous bodily harm.

The charges arise from an accident which occurred after 1am on Sunday, 23 May, along South Church Street in the vicinity of Palm Springs condos. Two cars, a Changan CS75 and a Honda Fit, were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.

The victim, Kiarah Shikale Perkins, 32, a US citizen and a Cayman resident, was driving the Honda Fit and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.

Martinez-Ebanks, who was driving the Changan, and three other occupants of the vehicles, were hospitalised after the crash.

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After Friday’s hearing, Martinez-Ebanks was released on bail and is due to return to court on 10 March, at which time a trial date will be set.