Raymond Lynch, who was on Saturday found pinned in his upturned vehicle in a ditch at Happy Acres, died from asphyxiation due to drowning, a post-mortem examination revealed on Monday.

Lynch, at the time of his death, was the production superintendent at the Guyana Chronicle.

Police had said in a release that they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and were awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination.

Around 4.30 am ranks of a mobile police patrol found motor car PFF 8518 turned turtle and submerged in a trench at Happy Acres. On checking they found the body of Lynch trapped in the driver’s seat.

According to reports reaching this newspaper, several motorists passing the area had noticed the upturned vehicle but no one stopped to see if anyone was inside.

By the time the police arrived, about one hour after the mishap had occurred, Lynch whose head was submerged was already dead.