A horrific accident early this morning on the Friendship, East Bank Demerara Public Road has left five persons, including a member of the Guyana Police Force, dead.
Traffic Chief Linden Isles this morning confirmed to Stabroek News that the accident involved a police vehicle and a private vehicle. He said the driver of the police vehicle is among the dead and there are also police ranks among the injured.
Four of the dead have been confirmed as Special Constable Lovern Stoby, Leon Tucker, Denise King and Hubert Josiah.
President David Granger today said he is saddened at the death of the five persons. He expressed sympathy to their relatives and friends.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Presidency in a statement this afternoon refuted statements in sections of the media that suggested the police vehicle involved in the accident was part of President Granger’s convoy.
“The police vehicle, at the time of the accident, was headed south along the EBD corridor in the direction of Timehri, while, the passenger car was headed north in the direction of Georgetown.
“President Granger was at another EBD location at the time of the accident.
“The Ministry of the Presidency calls on members of the media corps to ensure that information is verified with the relevant authorities prior to its dissemination to the public.
“The media must, at all times, hold fast to the principles of sound journalism and desist from publishing false information”, the statement said.
