Quintin Odle 42, of 134 Blankenburg, West Coast Demerara became the 2nd victim to succumb to his injuries following that May, 13th Smash up on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. His 6-year-old daughter, Arianna Hughes was the first fatality, while her mother remains unconscious and other siblings are said to be recovering from the injuries they sustained. A relative told this newscast that the woman is showing signs of improvement and her brain activities have improved a bit.
A total of 26 persons were injured in the accident, following a head-on collision between a route 42 mini-bus and a Car.
The injured were transferred to the GPHC, where Hughes succumbed to her injuries. Her dad who was also a patient at the hospital succumbed late Wednesday afternoon.
There are reports that after the collision, both vehicles toppled several times before coming to a stop and Both vehicles were badly damaged. There are reports that the driver of the car swerved and ended up in the path of the mini-bus. The Police are continuing their investigation.