Out-of-control truck careens into cars, business at Herstelling

The crash scene

Two cars were damaged and a business destroyed on Sunday morning after a driver lost control of his truck at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara.

According to the Regional Commander, Superintendent Krishnadat Ramana the driver of the truck was proceeding on the eastern carriageway when he claimed that he fell asleep. As a result of that his truck went over the median into the next lane and into the yard with the two cars and the business,  EZVS NYC Eats and Lounge.

When the driver took  a breathalyzer test, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol and will be charged this week. He was released on station bail in the amount of $200,000 yesterday.