A Stanleytown, New Amsterdam man died yesterday afternoon after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked lorry on the Beterverwagting Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara.
Dead is 59 year-old Charles Roberts, who was the driver of motor vehicle PRR 1050.
Police yesterday said that at around 3.15 pm, the driver lost control of the motorcar and collided with a trailer, registration number THH 9834 which was attached to motor lorry GHH 9829 which was stationary on the parapet.
Roberts, police said was removed from his vehicle by public-spirited citizens and swiftly transported to Georgetown Public Hospital for medical attention. However, after a medical examination he was pronounced dead.
Police said he sustained severe injuries about his body and an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal crash.
