The Laamu Gan Magistrate Court has sentenced a motorcyclist to prison and ordered him to pay MVR 1 million in blood money following the death of an elderly woman in a road accident in Laamu Kadhdhoo.

Mohamed Nausan, 28, Hoaravilla, Laamu Fonadhoo, was charged with causing another person's death through reckless conduct following the accident in August last year.

The accident occurred when a motorcycle struck a group of people crossing the road at a zebra crossing near Kadhdhoo Airport. The motorcycle hit Mariyam Moosa, Ethuma, Laamu Maavah, who was crossing with her grandchild. She later died while receiving treatment for her injuries.

Nausan was arrested and remanded in custody pending trial. He pleaded guilty to the charge and entered into a plea agreement with the state. The court found him guilty based on his admission.

Under the agreement, Nausan was sentenced to three years in prison. Having already spent one year and two months in custody, he will serve a further one year and nine months.

The court also ordered him to fast for 60 consecutive days as expiation.

The MVR 1 million in blood money is to be paid to the deceased woman's heirs; her husband, four sons and four daughters within 36 months.