Man dies in early morning collision on Linden Highway

Police are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a male driver early Sunday morning on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

The collision, which occurred around 02:00 hrs at Hill Foot, involved a motorcar bearing registration number PLL 7365 and a motor lorry, GAE 5944.

The deceased was the driver of the motorcar. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. Two other occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries and were transported to the Diamond Regional Hospital, where they were treated.

According to police reports, the 61-year-old driver of the lorry, Sewarran Latchman of Sand Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, told investigators that he was driving westbound along the highway when he noticed two white headlights coming towards him in his lane at a high speed. In an effort to avoid a collision, Latchman said he applied brakes and swerved to the left.

However, the motorcar collided with the right front side of the lorry.

Emergency services responded promptly, but the impact of the crash proved fatal for the motorcar’s driver.

Investigators from the Guyana Police Force are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The identity of the deceased is expected to be released pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the accident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

UPDATE

The driver of motorcar PLL 7365, has been identified as 22-year-old Sherwin James, a resident of Moblissa Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

One of the occupants of the motorcar, Alex (only name known at this time), also succumbed to injuries he received as a result of the accident.

The remains of both deceased (Sherwin James and Alex) were taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting post mortem examinations.

Additionally, a breathalyser test conducted on the 61-year-old driver of the lorry showed no trace of alcohol.