Today, Didier Chabaud, expatriate French, 58, made the headlines after driving without ceremony with his BMW 650 i series convertible on the beach of Mon Choisy, in disregard of the safety of persons therein were. Released on bail, he says the Challenge Plus.
"I'm sorry. I deeply regret my actions ... "Didier Chabaud, French businessman based in Mauritius for 18 years, has invested in the home entertainment industry. Ironically, the boss of Vegas casinos Ti-is far from rejoicing in recent days. He is a man weak, plagued by regret and plagued by shame, who received us in his beautiful villa in Pointe-aux-Canonniers on Friday afternoon.
The joy of the place has given way to anxiety its owner. The source of this anxiety: an act of madness that may cost him dearly. "I made a mistake," concedes humbly businessman.
With his sister Brigitte, Didier Chabaud could afford to drive his BMW convertible on the beach of Mon Choisy, on the beach, squarely on the waterfront. He allowed himself the pleasure to have fun behind the wheel of his car."Rather than to park 30 meters from the beach, as required by law, I started on the beach. Now I have to admit, a French citizen or investor in Mauritius, I had no right to put my car on the beach ... "
He wanted to go to meet two friends of his sister Bridget who were on the beach. "We were a little euphoric. It was the joy and happiness to be with my sister after two years of separation ... " Hair in the wind, Brigitte and Didier Chabaud did well 'enjoyed'.
Also roll over the sand, the driver tried his gig in the water until the meteor is immobilized by sand, because "it is not a 4X4," he concedes.
"I had the fright of my life "
The moment of pleasure was short-lived. People who were on the beach of Mon Choisy, in the Tuesday, January 17, around 16:30, did not hide their deep anger. They tried to stop the oncoming fireball straight for the beach without worrying about the safety of others, in water or on sand. Imagine what might have been the impact of the convertible, with a 5000 cc engine, and launched into a mad race against a poor man.
immobilized car, the public flocked to the occupants to be fairly beaten. A real lynching. Didier Chabaud Challenge shows that it bears more bruises on the body. BMW will not be spared. To express their rage, the crowd is up to scratch the body. The fifties was hot. It is not soon forget the dirty quarter of an hour he spent. "I was afraid of my life was hard in 10 minutes of lynching. My life and my sister were in danger ... "
Didier Chabaud escape the mob by the intervention of the police. "I have a special thought for the police officers who have left, my sister and me, this faux pas ..."
How did he get there? Didier Chabaud said, humbly, that "it is the fault of a few drinks too ..." "I drank a few glasses of beer only. I did not do harm to the public or trauma. I made a mistake and I was afraid of my life. I'm sorry that things have become so incredible proportion ... "
To his critics who accuse him of putting the lives of others in danger, especially that of a baby, the businessman retorted: "I have always worked in the recreational sector. I have no problems with children. Instead, my job is to give them leisure, "he insists.
Didier Chabaud acknowledges having "demolished in just 10 minutes." This crazy trip, he is not ready to forget it."I selected a beautiful lesson is the first and last time this happens. I will work hard for it, 'says he.
He admits he will have to give up alcohol as a result of health problems, it quickly loses its case after only a few drinks. Recall that the breath test performed Tuesday revealed the presence of 121 mg of alcohol in the blood of the driver. Transported to Mapou Court Wednesday, he was released against bail of Rs 10,000 and an acknowledgment of debt of Rs 100 000. Didier Chabaud was defended by Me Siddhartha Hawoldar. "
The next time I visit the beach of Mon Choisy," I will put aside the arrogance to drive a nice car on the beach. There are so many more important things to do instead of occupying the headlines for a case of Mauritius stupid ... "
The DPP Satyajit Boolell on the case of BMW Mon Choisy: "I await the findings of the police investigation to decide what to do "
Satyajit Boolell, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has in a statement to the Challenge Plus, Friday, explained why he asked the police to initiate an investigation into the case of Didier Chabaud . The latter was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 17, by police for driving while drunk on the beach of Mon Choisy. A charge of dangerous driving and other driving while intoxicated were brought against him. The DPP said: "I asked a thorough investigation of this case to know all the circumstances of this case.
First, no one is supposed to drive on public beach or to park his vehicle. Then you have to see if the people within this range have been disturbed or endangered. I asked for this investigation in the public interest ... "
And the DPP added:" At this point, the police continued their investigation. I await the outcome of the police to determine whether there are grounds for prosecution or not. This must be done as soon as possible. After receiving the findings of the police, I will vote on the charges to be filed against that person. "We must leave no stone unturned," highlighted the DPP.
A lover of Mauritius
Native of Val-de-Marne, Paris, Didier Chabaud comes from a family of merchants. Divorced, he is the father of twins: a boy and a girl aged 20, students abroad. In 1982 he discovered Maurice. Tourists fell in love and decided to finally put his bags. For 18 years, the businessman, the head of several companies, including Fun World and Casinos Vegas-Ti, is investing in the entertainment industry. It is also engaged in import and export of game machines between Asia and North Africa
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