Three die in Corentyne collision

Last Updated on Friday, 5 June 2026, 9:25 by Writer

Three persons were killed in a collision between two cars on the Madia Farm Public Road, Corentyne, police said on Thursday.

Those who perished in the Tuesday afternoon accident were Ameer Khan, 19, of John Village, Corentyne, Priyas Mursalin, 23, of Chesney Front, Corentyne, Berbice and Porshatam Hoolasia, 16, of Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.

They were all occupants of a car bearing licence number PLL 4312.

Police said the other car, bearing licence number PAL 9292, was driven by Ramesh Aravanan, 44, of Miss Phoebe, Corentyne, Berbice

Investigators were informed preliminarily that motorcar #PAL 9292 was proceeding west along the southern driving lane, while motorcar PLL 4312 was proceeding east, reportedly at a fast rate of speed.

Police said the driver of motor car PLL 4312 reportedly attempted to overtake another vehicle and, in doing so, entered the path of motorcar PAL 9292, resulting in a head-on collision on the southern driving lane.

As a result of the impact, motorcar PLL 4312 further crashed into a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) utility pole situated on the southern side of the road, police added.

The occupants of motorcar PLL 4312 received injuries and were taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where they were examined.

The driver of motorcar PAL 9292 was treated and taken into police custody.

Police said a breathalyser test found no trace of alcohol.