Nov 22 Protest: Road Safety March Amid Public Outcry Over Fatal Crashes

The Movement for Road Safety and Justice is calling on the public to join a mass demonstration in the streets of Rose-Hill this Saturday, November 22, following a series of tragic road accidents and controversial judicial decisions.

The protest aims to support the families of four recent victims: Keyan Alfred, Laeticia Ramkalawon, Amrita Luchmun, and Muzzamil Hosenbocus.

Suspect Re-Arrested After DPP Intervention

The most recent development fuelling the mobilisation is the case of Muzzamil Hosenbocus, a 30-year-old motorcyclist who died after being hit by a vehicle in Camp Levieux on November 9.

• The driver, Nigel Decidé, initially fled the scene but was later granted bail on November 9, a decision that sparked widespread public anger.
• Police headquarters initially stated the release was ordered by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) office.
• However, after being presented with additional facts, the DPP’s office reversed its initial position and ordered new provisional charges against the driver.
• Decidé was re-arrested on November 15 and placed in police custody. He was found to be driving without a licence and under the influence of drugs at the time of the fatal crash.

Movement Demands Police Reform

At a press conference held this Wednesday, November 19, movement spokesperson Ishtiyaaq Caunhye outlined specific demands, including the creation of a “Road Safety Night Squad”.

He also called upon the Prime Minister to review certain decisions concerning the leadership of the police force.

Victims of Recent Accidents

The march also seeks justice for the following victims:

• Keyan Alfred, a three-year-old boy, was hit while with his father at Résidence La Cure on November 5. The 33-year-old driver, Kenny Steven Lowtun, subsequently tested positive for drugs.
• Laeticia Philibert Ramkalawon, from St-Martin near Baie-du-Cap, died on November 8 on the Black River Road after a collision involving her car and a contract bus transporting hotel employees. The bus driver did not possess a driving licence.
• Amrita Luchmun, 69, was standing on the pavement outside her home on October 21 when she was violently struck by a vehicle that suddenly swerved to avoid a van. She died four days later. The driver in this incident also fled the scene.

Source: Defi Media