Cuban Dies in Guyana Crash; Driver Released on Bail

The death of a Cuban national in a traffic accident in Guyana has stirred public outcry, as the driver involved is facing trial while being released on bail.

The victim, identified as Yohanis Urquiaga Zulueta, aged 46, lost his life on April 17 after being struck by a truck on the Heroes Highway near the Anteater Roundabout. Local media reports indicate that he was riding an unregistered electric bicycle at the time of the collision.

According to the Guyana Times, the driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Henry Steffon Onassis, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He appeared before the Diamond/Grove Magistrates' Court, where he pleaded not guilty when the charges were read.

Despite the severity of the case, the court granted him bail set at 350,000 Guyanese dollars. As a condition of his release, Onassis must report to a police station weekly as the legal proceedings continue, with the next hearing scheduled for May 12.

Reports from the Guyana Express detail that the accident occurred around 5:10 PM and involved a truck owned by a resident of Timehri. Authorities formally charged the driver a few days after the incident under current traffic and road safety laws in the country.

This incident highlights the dangers faced by Cubans living abroad, many of whom find themselves in precarious situations or working informal jobs, especially in transit countries like Guyana.

So far, there have been no statements from the victim's family or information regarding his immigration status. However, his death adds to the growing list of Cubans who have perished far from home, amid journeys fraught with uncertainty.