AUTHORITIES are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred Saturday morning resulting in the death of a police rank on the public road in Blankenburg, West Coast Demerara (WCD).

The accident involved a motor lorry bearing the registration number GAE 8523, owned by Pooran Brothers of Bella Dam, West Bank Demerara.

Reports indicate that at the time of the incident, the lorry was being driven by a 35-year-old individual from Tuschen. The other vehicle involved was a motorcycle with the registration number CL 6178, which was owned and operated by Devaraj Dhandreaw, a 41-year-old Police Lance Corporal stationed at the La Grange Police Station.

Dhandreaw resided at Lot 1 Anna Catherina New Housing Scheme, WCD.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the motor lorry was traveling west along the southern side of the road when the driver signaled a right turn towards Newland Lumber Yard. Tragically, at that moment, the motorcyclist, who was also traveling west at a considerable speed, collided with the left rear portion of the lorry.

The impact of the collision caused the motorcyclist to fall onto the roadway, sustaining severe injuries. Despite efforts to render aid, the victim remained unconscious and was subsequently transported to Leonora Cottage Hospital. Upon examination by medical personnel, Dhandreaw was pronounced dead on arrival.

Following the tragic incident, the body of the deceased was conveyed to Ezekiel’s funeral home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Authorities have taken swift action, with a notice of intended prosecution served on the lorry driver. Currently in custody, the driver is assisting the police with their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.