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Herstellin­g man killed in Cullen crash

Herstellin­g man killed in Cullen crash

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An accident on the Cullen Public Road, Essequibo Coast has claimed the life of a 32-year-old Herstellin­g man and left another hospitaliz­ed.

The dead man has been identified as Premnarine Rampersaud, Lot 191, Herstellin­g, East Bank Demerara. The injured man has been identified as Fazil Salim, 23, of Lot 26 Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast.

The driver, a 32-year-old of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast was taken into police custody. A breathalys­er test administer­ed to the driver revealed that his alcohol intake was above the legally prescribed limit.

At around 7.20 am yesterday, police said the trio were travelling in a goldcolour­ed Toyota 192 car bearing registrati­on number HB 6973. The driver lost control while he was navigating a turn and crashed into a tree on the eastern side of the road. As a result of the collision, both Rampersaud and Salim sustained injuries. The driver, police said, immediatel­y left the scene and reported to the Anna Regina Police Station.

Police said that Rampersaud who was in the front passenger seat was picked up from the scene in an unconsciou­s manner while Salim who was in the passenger seat behind the driver was conscious. They were both transporte­d to the Suddie Public Hospital.

Rampersaud, the police said, was pronounced dead on arrival at the medical facility. Salim was treated and later admitted at the said hospital. He sustained a fractured leg.

Investigat­ions are continuing.

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The mangled vehicle
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The mangled remains of the motorcar following the accident.

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