At about 0015h today, police say that Rohan Simon, 18 years, of Vevay, Mahaica, ECD; and Indar Singh, 31 years, of De Hoop, Mahaica, ECD, were travelling in the tray of an open-back motor pick-up vehicle along the Airy Hall Public Road, Mahaicony, when they fell out as the driver was negotiating a turn.
Police say that they suffered injuries and were taken to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital, where Simon was pronounced DOA, and Singh received medical treatment.
Investigations are in progress.
