The police in Linden are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of porter, who was crushed to death by after he fell from truck he was working on yesterday afternoon in Linden.
Up to last evening, the deceased remained unidentified. The driver, who has been identified as a 28-year-old resident of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, was taken into custody and was said to assisting the police with their investigation.
Sunday Stabroek was informed that the accident took place around 12.45 pm along the Kara Kara Public Road, in Mackenzie, Linden.
Based on statements given to the police so far, the truck, GSS, 1407, with trailer TMM 2242, was proceeding east along the northern side of the road when the driver alleged that the dead man disembarked the lorry in order to pay the toll fees.
Afterward, he then reportedly jumped back onto the moving truck but lost his grip and fell, resulting in the trailer crushing him. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was subjected to a breathalyser test but no alcohol was found in his breath.
