One dead, several injured in Soesdyke-Linden Highway accident

Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday, at Hill Foot, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which claimed the life of a male driver (identity still unknown) of motorcar PLL 7365.

The accident happened at about 02:00 hrs and involved motor lorry GAE 5944, driven by 61-year-old Sewarran Latchman of Sand Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara.
According to Latchman, he was proceeding west along the highway when he observed two white lights approaching east in his lane at a fast rate. He reported that he applied brakes and swerved left to avoid a collision, but the motorcar struck the right-side front portion of the lorry.
As a result, the driver of motorcar PLL 7365 was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants of the car, who sustained injuries, were taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are ongoing.