“DJ Shem” dies in Mahaicony accident

A 27-year-old driver lost his life on Tuesday night after he crashed into a concrete fence at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD)
Police investigating the fatal accident said it occurred about 20:40h on Tuesday on the public road at Cottage, Mahaicony. This resulted in the death of Shemroy Henry, also known as “DJ Shem” of Lot 2 Belmont, Mahaicony.

At the time of the accident, Henry was driving motor car PAE 7812, which had three occupants – two females and a male, aged 17, 20, and 26.
It was revealed that the car was proceeding east along the northern side of the road at a fast pace when the driver lost control of the vehicle and ended up on the southern side, before crashing into a concrete fence and then into a utility pole.
As a result of the crash, the driver and three passengers received injuries on their bodies. They were taken out of the vehicle by public-spirited citizens and taken to Mahaicony Public Hospital, where the driver died while receiving medical attention.
The three other occupants were admitted for medical observation. Investigations continue. (G9)