A 15-month old child was crushed to death by a truck this morning at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo.
Police have identified the child as Terrence Wilson, who was pronounced dead at the Leonara Cottage Hospital, where he was rushed after the accident.
According to a Guyana Police Force press release, the accident occurred around 6.30 am at Access Road, Zeelugt ( GuySuCo Scheme).
Police said their investigation has so far revealed that the truck, GVV 363, which was selling cooking gas and kerosene in the area, was stopped by one of the child’s grandparents, who sought to make a purchase.
During the transaction, the child reportedly ventured out of the yard and went under the vehicle, unbeknownst to anyone. He was subsequently crushed by one of the rear wheels of the truck.
Police said the driver, a 27-year-old North Zeelugt Housing Scheme resident, is in custody assisting with the investigation.
