Pedestrian killed after 2 lorries collide in Berbice

A 47-year-old woman died on Thursday afternoon after she was struck during a collision involving two lorries along the Number 67 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Dead is Priya Hunt of Lot 95B, Number 67 Village. The accident occurred at about 16:00h and involved motor lorries GAF 6180 and GAE 8823. Reports are that Hunt had crossed the roadway when the two vehicles became involved in a collision. One of the vehicles, a heavy-duty lorry reportedly transporting sand, is alleged to have collided with the other lorry from behind, causing that vehicle to overturn. During the collision, Hunt was struck and sustained injuries. She was subsequently taken to the Number 75 Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Eight occupants of motor lorry GAF 6180 were also taken to hospital following the accident. They reportedly sustained minor injuries. The drivers of both vehicles were taken into Police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

This publication spoke with Hunt’s father, Pablo Hunt, at his Number 67 Village home. He was struggling to come to grips with the sudden loss of his daughter. He recalled that Priya had left home earlier in the afternoon to attend a Hindu religious function. “She left to go to a jhandi workhouse; religious function there. And then, just one, two hours after me hear, one little girl come and tell me,” the elderly man recalled. Pablo subsequently went to see his daughter but said he was only able to see her feet. The grieving father said the loss has left him deeply saddened and worried about how he will cope without his daughter, particularly at his age.

“It’s sad, very sad. You know, stress…It’s very hard for me too,” he said. Pablo said Priya played an important role in the household and would assist him with preparing meals. He recalled helping her with cooking in the mornings, while she would normally prepare food for him later in the day. “She always like to read books and things, religious books especially,” he said as he reflected on his daughter’s life.