Man dies in Crabwood Creek accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2100h yesterday at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, and which resulted in the death of  Quadeer Arakhan, 25 years of  Springlands, Corentyne.

Police say that investigations revealed that Arakhan was driving motor car PKK 1056 along the roadway, allegedly at a fast rate, when he lost control of the vehicle which crashed into a concrete bridge and then a parked motor lorry.

As a result, Arakhan and occupant Avinash Persaud, 18 years of Springlands, suffered injuries and were taken to the Skeldon Hospital.  Police say that Arakhan was pronounced DOA, while Persaud was referred to the New Amsterdam Hospital and admitted in a serious condition.