Berbice : The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 9pm yesterday, at No. 6 Public Road, West Coast Berbice (WCB), which resulted in the death of Deva Jainarine, 35 years, of Bath, WCB, and Rakesh Sukdeo, 33 years, of Bush Lot, WCB.
Investigations have revealed that Deva Jainarine was driving motor car PMM 8763 along the roadway allegedly at a fast rate, when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a lamp pole.
Deva Jainarine and Rakesh Sukdeo, who was a passenger in the car, received injuries and were taken to the Fort Wellington Hospital where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
Chaitram Mangru, 27 years, of Bush Lot Village, WCB, who went to render assistance to the injured persons, unfortunately came into contact with an electrical wire and was electrocuted.
