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THE driver charged in connection with the recent crash, which left one man dead and a woman injured, has been fined $10,000 and disqualified from driving for the next three years.

Police confirmed Mervyn Joseph, 33, of Rochard Road in Penal, appeared before Siparia magistrate, Alexander Prince, in the Second Court, on August 12 and pleaded guilty to the charge of driving under the influence.

He has three months to pay, and in default, Joseph will serve 24 months in jail with hard labour.