Driver in Fatal George Price Highway Crash Faces Multiple Charges

Leroy Nunez – he was the man behind the steering wheel of the Ford van that slammed into the back of the Chevy Equinox that carried 54-year-old, Miriam Cordon.  Cordon died as a result, while two others were injured on Monday night just before nine o’clock on the George Price Highway. 29-year-old Nunez was taken to court today where he was read five charges in connection with the incident.  The charges are manslaughter by negligence, death by careless conduct, negligent harm, driving with alcohol above the prescribed limit and driving without due care and attention.  No plea was taken from him due to the nature of the offense.  He was, however, granted a six thousand dollar bail with two sureties of the same amount.  He is to return to court on February 13.  In addition to Cordon’s death, another passenger in the Chevy SUV, Ayesha Williams, is in a critical condition as she sustained fractured ribs, a fractured hip and head injuries.