The medical fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its own after a horrific accident on the Rupert Craig Highway on Friday night.
Dead is 30-year-old Rabindra Surijdin, Manager of the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).
A police report stated that about 22.30 hours on Friday, Surijdin was driving along the Rupert Craig Highway, in his car, PAE 1926, accompanied by his partner Sophia McDougal both of Mon Repos, ECD.
Surijdin was proceeding east along the Rupert Craig Highway when in the vicinity of the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, he lost control of the vehicle and collided with the concrete median. As a result, the car spun out of control and hit a concrete culvert on the northern side of the road and ended up in a ditch
Surijdin and McDougal were taken out of the vehicle in an unconscious condition by public-spirited citizens and an ambulance from GPHC arrived on the scene. Surijdin was examined and pronounced dead by a doctor.
McDougal was taken to the hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit suffering from head injuries.
Her condition is said to be critical but stable
Since the death of Surijdin there has been an outpouring of condolences.
The Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, related that Surijdin, who was also known as Robin, was a light who had touched so many lives with his warmth and humour.
“Robin was pleasant and always willing, and made any project he was a part of an enjoyable and easier experience for others: he was an exceptional human being who was respected and loved by all who knew him. This is a great loss for our institution, our country and humanity.”
The Minister also expressed the hope that all will continue to keep his family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers.
