MARK Halley, the driver involved in the recent fatal accident at Blankenburg, West Coast Demerara, was yesterday expected to give the police a statement regarding the circumstances under which the accident occurred, as charges are likely to be laid against him shortly.Halley and his common-law wife, Michelle Francis, both currently hospitalised, were last Tuesday involved in a tragic accident which claimed the lives of their two children, two-year-old Marvin Halley and seven-year-old Tina Francis; who were pronounced dead on arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, and whose bodies were later taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour at Best, WCD.

ON HOLIDAY
Reports are that young Tina, who lived with her mother’s family in Lethem, was spending the holidays with her mother, brother and stepfather when the accident occurred.

Both parents are now listed as stable at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), and are expected to be discharged this week.

Reports reveal that the mother, who was pregnant at the time of the accident, has since lost the baby by way of medical termination, which was necessary to save her life.

Besides the children, she, 32-year-old Halley and policeman Casper Carter were in the vehicle when the accident occurred. Carter was reportedly treated and discharged from the Leonora Cottage Hospital.

HEADED TO PARIKA
Halley, a mason and part-time taxi driver, was reportedly driving Toyota Primo PVV 38, heading to Parika, East Bank Essequibo. He was carrying his family along for the drive when, at a section of the Blankenburg Public Road that is presently under construction, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed same into two others before it landed in a nearby drain.

Traffic Chief Dion Moore has reportedly advised the contractor rehabilitating the roadway to place thereon reflectors and adequate reflectorised materials, along with information signs, warning signs, and command signs to guide road users, so they can get to their destinations safely.