Chainsaw operator died from multiple injuries – PME

A Post-Mortem Examination (PME) conducted on the body of Coomacka chainsaw operator Keith Simmons has given the cause of death as multiple crush injuries. The examination was conducted at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Wednesday by pathologist, Dr Nehaul Singh.
Simmons, 43, of Coomacka Mines, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), was killed last Thursday after he was crushed by a tractor on which he was travelling. The incident occurred at about 13:00h on the Malali Backdam trail, situated on the right bank of the Essequibo River in Region 10. According to information received, at the time of the incident, the tractor was being driven by a 34-year-old logger of Malali. The driver has since been released on station bail. Police are now in the process of seeking legal advice on the way forward with the case, Regional Commander Superintendent Hugh Winter confirmed on Wednesday.
According to reports, the unregistered tractor was proceeding west along the Malali Backdam trail while descending a hill with the now-deceased standing on its front bar. The driver is said to have lost control of the tractor, which resulted in Simmons falling in front of the vehicle where the left front wheel ran over his chest. He was reportedly picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) with severe chest injuries. He died while receiving medical attention. Police said that the tractor operator passed the breathalyser test. Simmons’ body was handed over to relatives for burial.