Several injured during accident on Essequibo Coast

– 4 air-dashed to the city

After an accident on the Perth Public Road, on the Essequibo Coast, left four persons in critical condition at the Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), they were been air-dashed to the city after their conditions worsened.

On Wednesday morning at about 07:10h, a speeding minibus collided with a motorcyclist on the Pert Public Road, resulting in the four persons being severely injured. They have been identified as Leon Fetherson, 31, of Darthmouth Village; Onika Grant; Imanie Cecil and Winston Livian.

According to information reaching Guyana Times International, the speeding minibus, bearing registration number BTT 6674, and driven by Winston Livian, also known as “Match stick” and was proceeding South towards Anna Regina when it collided with motorcyclist Mohandai, also known as “Knuckles”. The minibus was attempting to overtake another vehicle when the collision occurred. The speeding minibus flipped several times before crashing into a villager’s fence some distance away from the point of collision.

Mohandai was said to be on his way to the backdam when the minibus crashed into him. As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist’s helmet was knocked off and he fell from his bike. Mohandai suffered severe injuries to his head, face and other parts of his body.

Additional information revealed that Leon Feterson was the conductor of the minibus, while Onika Grant, a Special Constable, was a passenger of the minibus at the time of the collision. Grant sustained severe injuries to her head and spine.

According to Livian’s mother, Audrey Garraway, she received the call that her son was involved in an accident. She said her son is 24 years old and is a soldier.

Zane Fetherson, father of the injured conductor, said he received the tragic news early in the morning. Fetherson said he immediately journeyed to the hospital where he saw his son in immense pain. He said his son underwent emergency surgery soon after he was taken to the Suddie Public Hospital. The distraught father stated that his son left very early for work that morning.

Residents who converged on the scene said they heard the loud impact and when they looked out, they saw the mangled minibus. Persons quickly rescued the injured passengers, driver and conductor. They were then taken to the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital and later transferred to the Suddie Public Hospital. Police visited the scene and the matter is presently being investigated.