Essequibo pensioner killed by tractor while crossing road

A pensioner lost his life on Thursday after he was struck down by a tractor along the Hampton Court Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The dead man has been identified as 79-year-old Girdharran Singh also of Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast.

The incident reportedly occurred around 17:30h on Thursday and involved a tractor driven by a 67-year-old man who works as an operator with a businessman.
Based on reports received, the tractor was travelling south along the eastern lane when it came into contact with Singh who was attempting to cross the roadway.
Reports are that Singh, who was in the middle of the road decided to turn back and allegedly walked into the tractor’s path.
Singh fell onto the roadway and sustained multiple injuries. He was picked up by the driver and public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Oscar Joseph District Hospital in an unconscious state but died while receiving treatment.
The driver of the tractor was taken into custody and he is assisting with investigations.