Police in Regional Division Three are investigating a fatal accident that occurred earlier today at about 05:15hrs on the Orangestein Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Dead is 33-year-old Deoraj Baldeo of Zeelugt, (EBE).
The accident involved a motor lorry, GVV 9777, driven by Ramgobin Prahalad, a 60-year-old Parika Outfall man and Minibus, BSS 7322, driven by Baldeo.
Inquiries revealed that the motor lorry reversed from north to south out of a Stone Depot which is situated on the northern side of the road into the path of the minibus. Police say the west-bound minibus was allegedly going at a fast rate.
As a result of the collision, the 33-year-old driver of the minibus and another occupant, Fazal Abrahim, 55 years who was in the front passenger seat, were trapped in the vehicle.
They were eventually freed by members of the Guyana Fire Service and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where 33-year-old Baldeo was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty.
Fazal Abrahim, who received injuries to his head, was later transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital. His condition is regarded as stable.
The Baldeo’s body was escorted to the Ezekiel Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.
A breathalyzer test conducted on the driver of the lorry showed no trace of alcohol.
Investigations are ongoing.
