AFTER losing his second son to an accident almost five years ago, a Corentyne father tragically died a short distance away from where his son met his demise under similar circumstances.

Gangapersaud Shivdyal called ‘Manchan’, 60, a pump operator and a First Division cricket umpire of Lot 7 Fyrish village, East Berbice Corentyne, died on Saturday June 6 after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle while in the vicinity of the Industry Public Road popularly called ‘Nineteen Road’ at around 17:45 hrs.

At the time of the incident, Shivdyal was on his way back from New Amsterdam on his blue scooter motorcycle bearing registration number CF 2415 when he lost control and crashed into a utility pole. He was picked up in an unconscious state and taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short while after.

Speaking with this publication, one of the deceased man’s sons, Monilall Shivdyall called ‘Kata’, was fighting to control his emotions as he explained that his dad was on his way back from New Amsterdam and was supposed to go to his home. Several phone calls went unanswered after they realised he did not show up, eventually the phone call was returned, but by a stranger, who explained that the owner of the phone was involved in an accident on the ‘Nineteen’ Public Road’.

The family rushed to the scene and memories from five years ago began to flash back in their minds as they realised the accident was a stone’s throw away from where they lost their then 27-year-old brother on the August 16, 2014.

Upon arrival at the scene they were told the injured man was taken to the hospital and when they reached the hospital they were greeted with the dreaded news that their father lost his life moments earlier.

Manilall recalled that his father was a lover of cricket and eventually started umpiring over 10 years ago to ensure the game he loved is played fairly. He travelled across the entire country in his capacity. He was described as a very hardworking, caring and loving man who loved to laugh and make those around him happy.

He leaves to mourn his wife, two sons and a daughter. A post mortem is expected to be performed soon to determine the cause of death.