Construction worker, 20, killed in three-vehicle accident

Apr 16, 2019 News

Dead: Ryan Deokie

Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred yesterday, about 04:30 hrs on the Land of Canaan Public Road, East Bank Demerara.
Dead is Mahendra Ryan Deokie, 20, a construction worker of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara.
Three occupants of the same vehicle – Nicholas Morrison, Amerita Mohanlall and Emily Persaud – all of Lot 14 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, are receiving medical attention.
Investigations have so far revealed that a Honda CRV, PKK 1555 and minibus, BWW 5216, were proceeding north along the western carriageway of the road, while motor car, PPP 972, driven by Deokie, was proceeding south along the eastern carriageway “at a fast rate of speed”.
According to the police, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and it veered onto the western lane, collided with the CRV’s right rear wheel and then into the front right side of the bus.
As a result of the collision, all of the drivers and the occupants of the car received injuries.
They were taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by public spirited citizens where the driver of the car (Deokie) succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention. The other two drivers were treated and sent away.
Nicholas Morrison was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital. His condition is considered serious.
The others, the police said, are still at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre in stable condition.
The other two drivers, who have both passed breathalyzer tests, are assisting with the investigation.

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