Taxi driver dies after crashing into utility pole at Plaisance

Carl Johnson

A taxi driver died yesterday afternoon following an accident on the Railway Embankment at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Carl Johnson, of Lot 9 B, Nimrod Road, Two Friends Village, ECD, died a day after celebrating his 63rd birthday. He was driving home when he reportedly lost control and crashed into a utility post.

However, from all indications, Johnson did not sustain any external injuries. His car also had just minor damage. The family is awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to find out his cause of death.