PORTER KILLED AFTER TRUCK TOPPLES DOWNHILL IN REGION SEVEN

An early Morning Accident on the Toroparo Trail, in Region Seven Cuyuni-Mazaruni, has resulted in the death of a Porter, 37-Years-old Troy Alexander Davis of Tabatinga Housing Scheme, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).

According to Reports, the Accident occurred at around 00:30Hrs.Sunday, February 26th,2023, when Motor Lorry, GYY 7764, which was being driven by a 43-Years-old Miner/Driver of Number 27 Village, West Coast Berbice was proceeding East along the Northern Side of the Toroparo Trail, toppled Several times whiles descending a Hill, after the Driver had lost control of the said Vehicle, as a result the Driver was flung out onto the Trail, and at the same time, Davis the Truck’s Porter became pinned by the Truck on the Trail, both Men received Injuries about their Bodies from the Incident.

The Lorry Driver was picked up in a conscious condition, while the Porter was unconscious. Public-spirited Persons then rushed both Men to the Pappy Show Landing, where they were seen and examined by a Medic on Duty there.

The Driver was sent away with minor Abrasions, and Lacerations to his Head, and Body. Davis, on the other hand, was pronounced dead on arrival.

A Post-Mortem Examination is to be conducted on the body.

Meanwhile, the Lorry Driver was taken into Police Custody, and is assisting with the ongoing Investigation.