Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with his driver Dasrat Debeion, received medical attention for minor injuries and were both discharged last evening following an accident in West Coast Berbice.
The accident occurred about 17:48 hrs on Foulis Public Road, West Coast Berbice. It involved motor vehicle, PYY 994, owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and driven by Dasrat Debeion, 32, and occupant, Minister Mustapha; and motor car, PYY 7716, owned and driven by Delon Cambell, a 38-year-old of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
Enquiries disclosed that the minister’s vehicle was proceeding west along the southern side of Foulis Public Road when motor car PYY 7716, which was proceeding east on the road, attempted to overtake a black Fielder wagon and ended up on the southern driving lane, colliding with the right side of the Minister’s vehicle (PYY 994).
Minister Mustapha and his driver were removed from the vehicle in a conscious state and taken to Balwant Singh Hospital to seek medical attention. Both men were seen and examined, treated and sent away for minor injuries.
A breathalyzer test was conducted on the driver of motor car PYY 7716, but no trace of alcohol was found on his breath. CCTV footage was seen and obtained. Notice of intended prosecution was served on the driver who is in custody assisting with the investigation.
