February 3, 2025
Four young men lost their lives in three separate road accidents over the weekend, with authorities attributing all incidents to high speeds.
The accidents, which occurred on Sunday, February 2, across the West Coast and East Bank of Demerara, have raised concerns about reckless driving and road safety enforcement.
The first incident took place at approximately 6:30 PM at Timehri Base Road, where 25-year-old Suresh Singh lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a truck.
Singh was pronounced dead at the scene.
A few hours later, at around 9:07 PM, 18-year-old motorcyclist Finidy Miggins was involved in a head-on collision with a motorcar on Den Amstel Public Road.
Miggins sustained fatal injuries and did not survive.
The final accident occurred at approximately 11:00 PM on the Land of Canaan Public Road, East Bank Demerara.
The crash resulted in the deaths of 22-year-old Ronaldo Gordon and 23-year-old Joel Sutherland.
Following these incidents, the Traffic Department emphasized that all three accidents were preventable and reiterated the need for motorists to exercise caution.
Officials noted that excessive speed was a common factor in each case and stressed the importance of adhering to road safety measures.
Authorities have confirmed that efforts to strengthen road safety enforcement will continue, with increased monitoring and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing reckless driving and preventing further loss of life.