Guyana: Driver to Face Charges Following Fatal Accident in Diamond

A 52-year-old driver of minibus BAH 4679 is expected to face charges related to a fatal road accident that occurred on the Diamond New Interlink Road on Tuesday morning. The incident resulted in the death of 30-year-old teacher Tena Hicks from Great Diamond. Police have stated that the driver will be charged with causing death by dangerous driving, along with other traffic-related offences, once the investigation is complete. The driver is currently in police custody awaiting his court appearance.

According to investigators, the accident took place around 8:30 AM during heavy rainfall. The minibus was traveling north in the western driving lane when the driver allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle. This maneuver reportedly caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the minibus overturning onto its side and skidding into a drain along the western side of the road.

Tena Hicks became trapped in the wreckage and sustained fatal injuries. Emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene, and she was pronounced dead by a doctor shortly thereafter. Her body has been taken to Memorial Gardens funeral home, where it is awaiting an autopsy.

In addition to Hicks, six other occupants of the minibus, which included three students and three adults, sustained injuries during the crash. They were transported to the Diamond Regional Hospital for treatment and have since been discharged. Police have confirmed that a breathalyser test conducted on the driver showed no trace of alcohol in his system. HGP Nightly News extends condolences to the family and friends of Tena Hicks.

Source: hgptv.com