RICARDO Ram, 19, became the latest road fatality when the car in which he was travelling crashed into a parked trailer at Harlem Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD), yesterday morning.

The police reported that the accident occurred around 08:45 hrs on Tuesday. Ronaldo Ram, 20, of Canal No 1. West Bank Demerara, was driving a motor vehicle, reportedly at a fast rate along the Harlem Public Road, WCD, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked trailer.

Ram and another occupant, whose name was given as Ricardo Ram, 19, received injuries and were taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where Ricardo Ram was pronounced dead on arrival.

Ronaldo Ram has been admitted to hospital.

Investigations are in progress.