Shawn Gonsalves was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving and appeared in court on Friday, February 27, 2026, to respond to the allegations.
Gonsalves faced the charge under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. During proceedings at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Her Worship Magistrate Abigail Gibbs, the charge was read to him, and he pleaded not guilty.
Bail was set at seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000 GYD), allowing him temporary release as he awaits further court proceedings. The matter is scheduled to be revisited on April 28, 2026.
Further details regarding the incident that led to the charges were not disclosed during the court session.
