Police in Region Three are investigating a fatal crash which occurred at about 22:30 hours on 7th May, 2023 on the Versailles Public Road, West Bank Demerara, that caused the death of 32-year-old Krishnadat Lochan of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara.
According to reports, Lochan was driving motorcar PVV 2319, with two male occupants. The vehicle was proceeding south along the road, allegedly at a fast rate, and Lochan reportedly lost control and collided with a culvert on the western side of the road.
As a result, the motorcar toppled into the nearby trench.
Subsequently, Lochan and the two other occupants were pulled out of the mangled vehicle by public-spirited citizens.
Lochan was unconscious and had injuries about his body. He was taken to the West Deme-rara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His body is at the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
