Berbice teacher killed after losing control of motor car
A father of one was in the wee hours of Sunday killed after he reportedly lost control of the motor car he was driving along the Chesney Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
Dead is 34-year-old Sydney Cort, a teacher of First Street Ulverston Village, Corentyne.
Dead: Sydney Cort
Based on reports received, on the day in question at about 1:30h, Cort was allegedly speeding when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a utility pole, causing it to uproot. The vehicle then flipped several times before crashing into a fence and ended up in a yard under a shed.
The shed collapsed on the vehicle, which had turned turtle. Guyana Times was informed that Cort died on the spot.
Sakeena Ally, who lives where the accident occurred, told the media that she and her family were in their beds when they heard a loud explosion. She said upon checking, they observed that the fence of their yard was uprooted, and the post from their home and the shed where the family’s car was parked had collapsed.
Upon further investigation, she said they saw a mangled car with a man inside. As such, with the assistance of public-spirited citizens, Cort was pulled from the wreckage and rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The mangled car after the accident
Guyana Times understands that prior to the accident, Cort had taken his young daughter home when he left to go “chill” with his friends. It was on his way back home that he was involved in the accident.
While details remain sketchy, an investigation was launched into the accident.
Following Cort’s death, several persons stormed social media expressing condolences to his family. The man was described as a selfless and kind-hearted man who was very passionate and jovial when it came to his job.
One person in a Facebook post said: “He was and will forever remain a role model to many students, especially me. Sir Sidney was one of my primary school teachers and today, it’s devastating news to hear of his passing. He inspired me to become a teacher, and I’m sure he’s looking down on all of us. Only if RIP meant Return If Possible. Sleep on Sir”.
