Speedy driver accused of fleeing to Guyana after fatal 2019 crash

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A driver is accused of hiding in Guyana after hitting and killing a man in Queens on Christmas Day nearly five years ago, authorities said Friday.

Ravindra Dharamjit, 26, was indicted on manslaughter, reckless driving, and other charges for killing a 67-year-old father of four on Dec. 25, 2019, according to prosecutors.

The defendant allegedly bought a one-way ticket to Guyana two weeks after the crash.

Ainsley Dalrymple was leaving his son's house after Christmas dinner when he was fatally struck crossing the street at Rockaway Boulevard between 113th Street and 114th Street at around 9:30 p.m., according to court records.

Dharamjit was allegedly going 74 mph when he hit the victim in a 25 mph zone. He then allegedly broke a red light at Rockaway and Lionden boulevards and drove off on the wrong side of the road, prosecutors said.

The victim suffered serious head and bodily injuries and died at the hospital.

Authorities worked with the U.S. Marshalls to find the defendant in Guyana.

Rather than stop the vehicle
and render aid, the defendant allegedly continued speeding through a busy intersection and later fled the country on a one-way ticket to Guyana. My office and our police partners never give up on cases and today we arraigned this defendant, nearly five years after the fatal crash," Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said.