Anna Catherina man dies after car crashes into parked truck

A 41-year-old man identified as Wendell Softley from Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara (WCD), died on Saturday morning after the car he was driving crashed into a stationary truck along the Rotterdam Public Road, WCD.

The accident occurred at approximately 06:30 hrs and involved motor car HD 6649 and motor lorry GAG 1054.

According to Police Headquarters, Softley was proceeding west along the southern driving lane when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle. He was reportedly speeding at the time of the accident.

The car ran off the roadway and collided with the front of the truck, which was parked on the southern parapet.

Emergency Medical Technicians responded to the scene and removed Softley from the driver’s seat in an unconscious state before transporting him to the West Demerara Regional Hospital.

Police have obtained and reviewed CCTV footage as part of the investigation.

Investigations are ongoing.

Source: NEW ROOMS SITE