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GDF rank battles for life following accident
A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rank is battling for his life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after he was struck down on the Bath Settlement Public Road, West Coast Berbice around 01:30 hrs yesterday during a roadblock.
The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Brian Samuel of Low Land, Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The 22-year-old was struck down by a cyclist during a roadblock under the “Operation Clean Sweep” campaign that was being conducted by ranks of the joint services.
The cyclist has been identified as 65-year-old Ramraj (only name given) of Fifth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown. A breathalyzer test was administered and no alcohol was detected.
According to information received, the cyclist, who was proceeding east along the northern side of the road allegedly breached the cordon and collided with the soldier who was positioned on the northern side of the road.
As a result of the impact, the driver and soldier both fell into the roadway and became unconscious. They were rushed to the Fort Wellington Hospital where the soldier was transferred to the GPHC where he is being treated.
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