A 26-year-old Alness Village man died on Tuesday morning after the car he was driving collided with a motor lorry on Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
The deceased has been identified as Joshua Crawford, of Lot 21 Alness Village, Corentyne.
Police said the accident occurred at about 5:11am and involved motor car PZZ 5030, driven by Crawford, and motor lorry GAF 3405, driven by a 29-year-old man.
The lorry was travelling east along the northern drive lane of Nigg Public Road at an alleged normal speed, while Crawford was travelling west along the southern drive lane.
Police said Crawford suddenly turned north into the lorry’s path, resulting in a collision on the northern drive lane.
Crawford sustained injuries and was removed from the mangled vehicle unconscious by public-spirited citizens.
He was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he was examined before being transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A breathalyser test administered to the lorry driver recorded readings of 16 and 13 micrograms.
Police have canvassed the area for CCTV footage, and investigations into the fatal collision are ongoing.
