A river accident on the Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has left one man dead and another injured as police investigate the circumstances of the mishap.
The scene of the boat mishap
The incident took place at Fish Pond on Saturday around 11:00h when a ‘River Quest’ jet boat, captained by Odil Cozier, collided with a wooden boat carrying two men, Davenand Williams, a resident of Kangaruma Village, and James McKenzie.
Williams succumbed to his injuries shortly after the collision. According to police reports, Cozier was steering his jet boat with four passengers and cargo toward Isseneru Village along the right side of the river when he saw the smaller boat, operated by Williams, coming from the opposite direction on the same side of the waterway.
Cozier reportedly attempted to adjust his course to avoid the oncoming vessel, but the wooden boat veered unexpectedly into the path of the jet boat. The impact capsized the smaller boat, throwing Williams and McKenzie into the river.
Passengers on the jet boat managed to pull both men from the water and rushed them to Issano Landing for medical attention. However, upon arrival, a doctor pronounced Williams dead. Reports indicate that Williams sustained injuries to his face, while McKenzie suffered injuries to his legs and upper back.
The police investigation remains ongoing as they work to uncover more details surrounding the fatal accident. (G9)
