Chemist dies in EBD crash after speeding car crashes into bus

A 33-year-old chemist and Distillery Plant Manager attached to Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) was killed late Sunday night following a motor vehicle accident at Farm, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Dead is Jason Bhojedat, who was driving a small bus along the Farm Public Road when a car, reportedly travelling at a high rate of speed, slammed into the rear of the vehicle. The impact caused the bus to flip several times before coming to a halt after striking a utility pole.

Bhojedat was extracted from the wreckage and rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel. The driver of the car involved survived the collision; however the extent of his injuries remains unclear. The accident was captured on multiple security cameras from nearby homes and businesses, footage of which has since been circulating on social media. Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Since news of his death, tributes have poured in on social media, with relatives, friends and colleagues describing Bhojedat as hardworking, career-driven and well respected. Bhojedat also served multiple terms as President of the St Stanislaus Old Students Association. DDL in a statement said that the Distillery Plant Manager, was a highly respected and valued member of the DDL family.
“He will be remembered for his dedication, professionalism, kindness, strong leadership and the many meaningful contributions he made throughout his career. His loss is deeply felt by colleagues and all who had the privilege of working with him, both locally and internationally,” the statement read. Jason joined DDL on January 10, 2014, as a trainee chemist and later advanced to Production/Quality Control Chemist, then to Warehouse Manager and to the role of Distillery Plant Manager, a position he held with distinction until his passing.