A 36-year-old foreman attached to a major contracting company was tragically killed on Saturday afternoon after he was crushed by an excavator at a construction site in Queenstown, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The deceased has been identified as Mervin Lochan of Sparta Village, Region Two. The Sunday Chronicle understands that the father of four had reportedly left his home in high spirits to supervise ongoing road works along Bhagwandas Street in Queenstown. The project is being executed by a contractor who was subcontracted by another company. Lochan was recently promoted to foreman at the site.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred when the excavator operator allegedly reversed the heavy-duty machine, fatally striking Lochan in the head. Workers on-site witnessed the incident and rushed to assist, but found Lochan’s body submerged in sand.
His mother, Yolanda Lochan, is devastated by the loss and is demanding a full police investigation. Speaking to the media, she alleged that foul play may have been involved.
“This is not the first time my son was hit by an excavator bucket. Despite that, he continued to work hard and make progress,” she said. “I believe he was deliberately killed. My son was murdered because of envy and jealousy. When I saw his face, I couldn’t believe it. My baby was gone.”
Lochan was remembered as a loving father, husband, and son. His wife shared that he was deeply supportive of their family and that the loss has left them shattered.
The excavator operator is currently in police custody as investigations continue. All work at the construction site has been temporarily halted.