Raymond Farrugia, 45, from Qrendi, was accused of accidentally causing the death of Marlon Busuttil in a collision between the bus he was driving and the motorcycle ridden by the victim on 12 June 2003, in Kirkop.
He was also accused of negligent and careless driving. The court, presided over by magistrate Lawrence Quintano, ruled that there was enough evidence for Farrugia to be indicted. Police inspector Walter Spiteri prosecuted.