Teen perishes in Goed Fortuin accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0400h today on the Goed Fortuin Public Road, WBD, and which resulted in the death of Jomal Archer, 16 years, of Pouderoyen, WBD.

Police say that investigations have revealed that the motor vehicle was proceeding along the roadway, allegedly at a fast rate, when the driver lost control and the car collided with a utility pole.

Archer and two other occupants were taken to the WDRH where Archer was pronounced dead on arrival, while the others were admitted.

The driver is in police custody assisting with the investigations.