POLICE are currently investigating a tragic accident that occurred at approximately 4:30 hours on Wednesday, resulting in the death of minibus driver Keith Caesar. The accident took place on the Garden of Eden public road and involved three vehicles.
The vehicles involved in the collision were: A minibus (plate number BAE 7146) driven by Keith Caesar, a 35-year-old resident of North East La Penitence, Georgetown; a motorcar (plate number PVV 4095) driven by Keyon King, a 35-year-old resident of Hyde Park, Timehri; a hire car (plate number HD 606) owned and driven by Vishnu Basdeo, a 30-year-old resident of Martyrs Ville, East Coast Demerara.

According to initial inquiries, the motorcar PVV 4095 was traveling south along the eastern lane of the Garden of Eden public road, with the hire car HD 606 following behind in the same direction. The hire car driver reported observing the driver of PVV 4095 suddenly swerve westward, colliding with the minibus, which was traveling north at high speed in the western lane.
The force of the collision caused the minibus to topple several times, while the motorcar spun out and collided with the hire car. Emergency services, including an ambulance and fire service, along with two teams of Emergency Medical Technicians, responded swiftly to the scene.

Keith Caesar, the minibus driver, was examined and transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Center for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Keyon King, the driver of PVV 4095, was also examined and admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital in critical condition.

The hire car driver, Vishnu Basdeo, was arrested and taken to the Grove Police Station, where he is currently in custody, assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.