Father, 4-month-old baby die in East Bank Essequibo collision

Mar 14, 2026 News

(Kaieteur News) – Twenty-two-year-old Krishna Persaud of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara and his four-month-old son, Luke Persaud, lost their lives in an accident on Friday after the motorcycle they were traveling on collided with a truck along the Orangestein Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

The baby’s 19-year-old, mother, who was also on the motorcycle, survived and is currently hospitalised.

According to police, the accident occurred around 11:00hrs and involved motor lorry GZZ 5068, driven by a 27-year-old man of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, and motorcycle CM 5492, which was being driven by Persaud.

Police reported that the motor lorry was proceeding north out of a parking lot of a shopping mall situated on the southern parapet, when another lorry travelling west along the southern side of the road stopped and to allow the driver of GZZ 5068 to turn and proceed east.

As the driver attempted to make the turn, the motorcycle, which was travelling west along the southern side of the road at an alleged fast rate of speed, overtook the stationary lorry on the solid double yellow lines and ended up on the northern side of the road.

The motorcycle then collided with the right-side front portion of the motor lorry. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist and the two pillion riders were thrown onto the roadway and sustained multiple injuries. They were picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where Persaud and the infant were pronounced dead on arrival.

Police said the woman later regained consciousness and was admitted to the female surgical ward suffering from head and other injuries. Her condition has been listed as stable.

The bodies of the deceased are currently at the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting post-mortem examinations.

Police said the driver of the motor lorry remains in custody assisting with investigations. A breathalyser test conducted on him showed no trace of alcohol. Investigators have also obtained CCTV footage as the probe continues.

Moreover, Tropical Orchard Products Company Limited (TOPCO) in a statement on Friday confirmed that one of its trucks was involved in the accident that claimed the lives of the man and his baby.

The company said it was deeply saddened by the incident and noted that the mother was left in critical condition following the crash. “On behalf of the management and staff of TOPCO, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this devastating tragedy,” the company said.

TOPCO also indicated that it is cooperating with investigators as the circumstances surrounding the accident are examined.

The company further stated that it will not provide additional comments at this time. “Out of respect for the grieving family and the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from further comment until more information becomes available.”

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