The accident involved two motor cars which were headed in opposite directions. Dead are 37yr old Satyanand Harripersaud, and 19yr old. Varsha Khemraj both of 97 Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara. Harripersaud was the driver of PSS 9153 which collided with motor car PTT 5270, the driver of that vehicle escaped unhurt, he is now in custody assisting with the investigation. The 24-year old driver is a resident of Atlantic Gardens, ECD.
According to the police report, their inquiries disclosed that motor car PSS 9153 was proceeding east along the northern carriageway and motor car PTT 5270 was proceeding in the opposite direction.
The driver of PTT 5270 alleges that the other vehicle suddenly swerved into his path and collided with the front right side of his vehicle, after which it careened north into a canal.
The police say both occupants of PSS 9153 were removed from the vehicle in an unconscious state, taken to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.
According to the Police, a breathalyzer test was conducted and no alcohol was detected in his breath.
The bodies are presently at the Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting examination on Friday.