A SEVENTY-YEAR-OLD man was killed early yesterday morning when the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole on the Diamond Access Road, East Bank Demerara, while he was on his way home.

According to the Police, at around 06:45hours yesterday, John Teixeira of Diamond, EBD, was driving along the Diamond Access Road when he apparently lost control of the vehicle and collided with a utility pole.

The injured man, a former Patsan Trading sales representative, was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigations are in progress.

A family friend, Nadira (only name given) said the accident occurred while Teixeira was returning home after meeting some friends in the city.

The man’s five children, all of whom reside overseas, are expected in the country shortly. Known among villagers as ‘Uncle Jerry’, Teixeira reportedly lived alone.

Speculation is rife that he may have suffered internal injuries from the impact, since he did not have any visible ones.

His damaged car was parked in the Diamond Police Station compound pending a probe, while the utility pole which remained upright was almost splintered from the crash.

(By Michel Outridge)