Security guard dies in ATV accident

A 37-year-old security guard identified as Marlon Davison has died after being involved in an ATV accident on Sunday afternoon.

The accident occurred at Sand Hill Trail, Cuyuni Mazaruni, Region Seven at about 17:25hrs.

Police headquarters reported that Davison was employed with Hopkinson Mining Security Firm and a resident of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara.

According to reports, he was proceeding east along the northern side of Sand Hill Trail at a fast rate when he lost control of the ATV. As a result, the ATV flipped (turned turtle), and Davison was pinned down.

He was picked up by public-spirited persons in an unconscious condition and conveyed to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.