Driver dies in early-morning 3-lorry crash at Land of Canaan 

One person has died in a three-lorry accident at Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday morning.

Dead is 55-year-old Christen Paul Ramkissoon, called “Rambo”, of Montrose, East Coast Demerara.

Reports are that the accident occurred sometime after 03:00h as Ramkissoon was heading to the sandpit along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. At the time of the accident there was one other person in the truck.

Speaking with this newspaper on Tuesday evening, a relative said that the family was told that Ramkissoon was driving behind two trucks that were heading in the same direction. The trucks ahead of him collided, forcing Ramkissoon to apply his brakes. However, he was unable to avoid the crash, though the passenger side of the truck remained undamaged.

The relative said that Ramkissoon was known to be a cautious driver and has over 35 years of driving experience.

She said that her father operated a business in the interior but took a break last year and began occupying his time driving sand trucks for a company. According to the relative, Ramkissoon is well known for his “kind and generous” nature, adding that he would never pass anyone on the road and not help them out. If he sees anyone break down, he would stop and offer help.”

Ramkissoon leaves to mourn his wife, two children and granddaughter.

Up to press time, Police did not issue a statement on the accident.