A Surinamese national was on Friday crushed to death by a motor lorry in East Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The dead man lying on the ground
The dead man has so far been identified as Corojoe, called “Pikachu” (only name given) of Paramaribo, Suriname. The incident occurred at some time around 14:00h in the community of Even Creek, in the Corentyne River, Berbice.
According to reports, the deceased and a businessman of Crabwood Creek had gone to Even Creek on an errand. Upon returning to the landing in a motor lorry (registration #unknown), the businessman and “Pikachu” were standing in the tray of the vehicle when “Pikachu” attempted to drink some water from a bottle. While doing so, the truck bounced on the trail, and “Pikachu” lost his balance and fell between its tray and cabin. This resulted in the right-side back wheels of the vehicle running over him.
The injured “Pikachu” was picked up in an unconscious state and taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body is at Anthony’s Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination and official identification.
