The case against a driver charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run death of an 11-year-old boy along the Mandela Highway has been delayed due to difficulties in locating witnesses.

Conroy Cole is charged with vehicular manslaughter arising from the death of Duran McKenzie, who was a student of Drews Avenue Primary and Infant School and a resident of Ferry district, St Catherine.

When the case came up today in the St Catherine Parish Court, the investigating officer informed the court that he was having difficulties locating two witnesses.