THE collision between a minibus and an electric scooter along the Bath, West Coast Berbice Public Road, which occurred on Tuesday at around 22:00hrs, tragically resulted in the death of one man.
The incident involved the minibus with registration number BAG 6537, driven by 36-year-old Baichan Boodhoo, a resident of Lot 104 Number 2 Settlement, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice.

The deceased, 62-year-old Surajbali Seepersaud, formerly of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, was riding an electric scooter.
According to the police, the minibus was travelling east along the northern side of the public road, while Seepersaud was heading west on the southern side, when he suddenly turned north into the path of the minibus. As a result, the front right side of the minibus collided with Seepersaud, causing him to fall onto the road and sustain injuries.

Public-spirited citizens promptly took Seepersaud to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital, where he was examined by a doctor and admitted for treatment. Unfortunately, he succumbed to head and other injuries while receiving care.
The police further noted that a breathalyzer test was administered to the minibus driver, Baichan Boodhoo, but no alcohol was detected in his system. Nevertheless, Boodhoo was held for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation into the accident