Coverden smash-up claims one life

Investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 0420h. today, police said on the Coverden Public Road, EBD and which resulted in the death of Marlon Forde, 38 years, of Soesdyke, EBD.

Investigations have revealed that Forde was a passenger in motor car HC 4030 which collided with motor car HB 9510 that was proceeding in the opposite direction. He received injuries and was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Center where he was pronounced dead on arrival.