A 61-year-old man of Belle West, West Bank Demerara (WBD), who was allegedly speeding, died yesterday after being involved in an accident on the Stanleytown, WBD public road.
The dead man has been identified at Tribohan Sobah of Lot 676 Belle West Housing Scheme, Canal #2. He was the driver of motorcar PHH 3499 that was involved in the accident.
At the time of the accident yesterday, police said Sobah was driving at a fast rate when he collided with a motor lorry bearing registration number GWW 1737. The enquiries revealed that the lorry was proceeding west along the southern side of the thoroughfare while Sobah was travelling on the opposite side of the road.
Investigations revealed that Sobah attempted to overtake another motorcar that was travelling in front of him and collided with the right side of the lorry. As a result of the collision both vehicles came to a halt with both sustaining extensive damage.
The driver of the motorcar sustained injuries about his body and face and was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body is presently at the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour awaiting a post mortem examination.
The driver of the motor lorry, a resident of Parika, is currently assisting with investigations.
