Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, 79, has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on Tuesday charged with causing death by dangerous driving in the August death of a 42-year-old man.
Dr Ramayya appeared before Magistrate Michelle Mathias at the Albion Magistrate's Court, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty. The charge relates to the death of Ishwarnauth Bisnauth, also known as "Ajay".

Police Prosecutor Corporal Leon Jones objected to bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and concerns that Dr Ramayya might not return to court. He told the court the prosecution had information that Dr Ramayya intended to leave Guyana the following week, and that the case file was complete.
Dr Ramayya presented a travel document and said he intended to travel to the United States for medical check-ups. The magistrate asked for documents confirming the appointments, which he could not provide.

The magistrate refused bail, citing the seriousness of the charge and the prosecution's concerns about his intended travel.
Dr Ramayya appealed again, saying he was willing to comply with any conditions imposed. He also told the court he was battling severe depression and feared he might not survive in custody. The magistrate maintained her decision and he was remanded to prison.
The matter was postponed to December 4.

Dr Ramayya was released on $200,000 station bail on August 12 as police awaited legal advice on the fatal accident.
The accident happened at about 9:55pm on Saturday, August 8, along the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne. Police said motor car PZZ 1906, reportedly driven by Dr Ramayya, of Whim Village, struck Bisnauth, of Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice.

According to police, Bisnauth was crossing the road when he allegedly walked into the path of the approaching vehicle. The driver reportedly applied his brakes but could not avoid the collision. Bisnauth was rushed to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His sister, Sandy Bisnauth, previously told reporters that he had stopped near a Chinese supermarket to buy food from a roadside vendor, and was crossing the road after collecting his purchase when he was struck.

His death left his family devastated, particularly his three teenage daughters, whom he had been caring for.
A breathalyser test reportedly conducted on Dr Ramayya recorded 11 micrograms of alcohol, below the prescribed legal limit. After the accident, he was taken into police custody and later escorted back to the scene as investigators examined CCTV footage and other evidence.