A Corentyne man was on Tuesday evening rescued from a sluice, where he was thrown after he was struck by a car.
Videsh Persaud, 33, of Maida Farm, Corentyne, is now is now hospitalised with a broken leg and arm at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. However, as of yesterday afternoon his condition was listed as stable.
According to information gathered from the police, Persaud was riding motorcycle CK 3315 along the Eversham Public Road when he was allegedly struck by the oncoming car, PJJ 3641, which was being driven by Romanand Singh, also known as ‘Cake Man,’ 47, of Lot 235 Number 46 Village, Corentyne.
As a result of the impact of the collision, Persaud was tossed into the nearby sluice, where he laid for some time. However, after noticing the man crying out in pain, public-spirited persons then formed a team and rescued him, after which he was rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital. He was later transferred to the New Amster-dam Public Hospital.
Meanwhile according to the police, breathalyser tests conducted on the driver showed that he was over the legal limit for driving while intoxicated. As of yesterday afternoon he remained in police custody assisting with the investigation.
Based on information gathered, the driver claimed to police that the motorcyclist swerved into his path. However, persons who were present disclosed that the driver did not play a part in rescuing the injured man or transporting him to the hospital.
One person said that the man even made attempts to leave the scene but was forced to stay after his car was stuck in some mud at the location.
