Young businessman killed in Land of Canaan crash

Georgetown: Police are investigating a fatal accident which in the wee hours of Monday morning on the Land of Canaan Public Road East Bank Demerara that resulted in the death of 20 year- old Mahendra Ryan Deokie.

Dead: Mahendra Ryan Deokie.

The businessman and owner of a construction company lived at Lot 4 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. Three other occupants that were in the car and received injuries were identified as; Nicholas Morrison,  Amerita Mohanlall and Emily Persaud all of lot 14 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara are receiving medical attention.

Investigations revealed that Motor Jeep (CRV) # PKK 1555 and Mini Bus # BWW 5216 were proceeding north along the western carriageway of the Road, whilst Motor Car # PPP 972 driven by Mahendra Ryan Deokie (deceased) was proceeding south along the eastern carriageway “at a fast rate of speed”, when he reportedly lost control of the said vehicle which veered onto the western lane, collided with the Jeep’s right rear wheel and then into the front right side of the bus.

 As a result of the collision, all of the drivers and the occupants of the car received injuries. They were taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Center by public spirited citizens where the driver of the car succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention and the other two drivers were treated and sent away. Nicholas Morrison, one of the three occupants of the car, was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation  where his condition is considered serious. The others are warded at the Diamond Diagnostic Center in stable condition.

The drivers who have both passed a breathalyzer test and are assisting with the investigation.  Deokie’s body is presently at  Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem examination.