Onderneeming motorist dies after collision

The police say that investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 1545h on Monday at Onderneeming Public Road, Essequibo Coast, and which resulted in the death of Felix Layne, 66 years, of Onderneeming.

Investigations, police say have revealed that the driver of motor lorry GLL 5313 was proceeding along the road way, when it is alleged that Layne who was driving motor car HB 6417 drove out from an access road onto the main road, causing a collision with the motor lorry.

Layne suffered injuries and later succumbed, while two passengers who were in the motor car also sustained injuries and were treated at the Suddie Hospital and sent away.

The driver of the motor lorry is in police custody assisting with the investigations.