Mahaica man dies in 2-vehcicle collision at Haslington

Twenty-seven-year-old Keshon Arthur of Hand-en-Veldt, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) lost his life early Sunday morning following a 2-vehcile collision at Haslington “Turn”, ECD on his way home from a social event in Georgetown.

According to police, the fatal accident occurred at about 05:45h on Sunday and involved motor car, PAB 1013 which was at the time being driven by Arthur, and motor car bearing registration number, PAM 3828, driven by a 33-year-old police Sergeant of Belmont, Mahaica, ECD. Based on reports, Arthur allegedly overtook several vehicles and ended up colliding head-on with the other vehicle which was travelling in the opposite direction. Police said the Police Sergeant reportedly attempted to avoid the collision by swerving further to the southern side of the road but instead, the front right side of his vehicle collided with Arthur’s. As a result of the impact, both drivers sustained injuries. They were both pulled from the wreckage and taken to the Enmore Regional Hospital, where Arthur was pronounced dead. The Police Sergeant treated and admitted with a broken right leg and multiple lacerations to his face and body. His condition is listed as stable.

Information received indicates that Arthur had attended the “Me You and R&B” concert at the National Park in Georgetown with friends. Reports suggest he left the event in the early hours of Sunday, dropped off friends along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) around 04:00hrs and was heading home to Mahaica when the accident occurred. Police have since processed the scene, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision.