Crane man dies in Rumzigt accident, three others injured

About 0440h. today, Dawson Bess, 22 years, of Crane Housing Scheme, WCD, was driving a motor car along the Ruimzigt Public Road, WCD, when he attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided with an oncoming motor vehicle.

He suffered injuries and succumbed later while receiving medical attention at the GPHC.

Godfrey Mounter, 19 years, of Crane, WCD, who was in the vehicle, also sustained injuries and has been admitted to the GPHC.

Eshwar Deochand, 30 years, of La Grange, WBD, who was driving the other vehicle in the collision and three-year-old Nayesha Nandalall, who was in the vehicle, also suffered injuries and have been hospitalized.

Four other persons who were in the vehicle were treated and sent away.

Investigations are in progress.