Court convicts Abdoulie Gaye and fines him up to D8000 over driving that left three people dead

The Kanifing Magistrates Court has convicted 21-year-old Abdoulie Gaye of dangerous driving, careless driving and reckless driving which left three people dead.

The court then sentenced Mr Gaye to fines of D2,000, D1,000 and D8,000 representing the three charges dangerous driving, careless driving and reckless driving preferred against him.

Gaye was placed in police custody on Monday after he lost control of his car during an auto-race. He rammed into people killing three.

According to a statement by police, Gaye has also been ordered by the Kanifing Magistrates Court to pay a compensation of D50,000 to the family of each of the victims. H has also been banned from driving for a period of five years.