A chainsaw operator died on Thursday afternoon after he was crushed to death by a tractor while it was descending a hill along the Malali Backdam trail, at Region Ten.
Dead is Keith Simmons, 43, of Coomacka Mines, Linden.
Stabroek News understands that the accident occurred around 1 pm. At the time, Giles was an occupant of an unregistered tractor, which was being driven by a 34-year-old logger.
The driver was taken into custody. He was subject to a breathalyser test but no trace of alcohol was found in his breath.
Giles was standing on the tractor while it was proceeding west along the Malali backdam trail, descending a hill.
However, the driver lost control, resulting in Giles falling. As a result, a wheel of the tractor subsequently ran over his chest.
He was picked up in an unconscious state and taken to the Linden Hospital, where he succumbed while receiving medical attention.
A police investigation has since been launched.
