Charity toddler struck dead by truck

Josiah Persaud

Tragedy struck once again on the Essequibo Coast around 9:40am yesterday when a three-year-old boy was knocked dead by a truck.  Dead is Josiah Persaud of Lot 732 Charity Extension Housing Scheme.

Josiah Persaud
Josiah Persaud

According to reports, the truck, bearing number plate GPP 4626 was heading north through the first street of the Housing Scheme when the toddler ran into the path of the heavy-duty vehicle.

Persaud reportedly sustained injuries to his head and was rushed to the Oscar Joseph District Hospital,