The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0815h today at Bee Hive, Mahaica, ECD, and which resulted in the death of Doodnauth Harripersaud, 56 years of Bee Hive.
Police say that investigations revealed that the driver of motor lorry GNN 9358 was proceeding along the roadway when it is alleged that Harripersaud, who was driving motor canter GGG 4608 suddenly drove across the road and into the path of the motor lorry, resulting in a collision.
Harripersaud sustained injuries and was taken to the GPHC where he was pronounced DOA, police said.
The driver of the motor lorry is in police custody assisting with the investigations.