POLICE are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of 43-year-old rice farmer Sunil Rampersaud of Lot 76 Mibicuri Sud, Black Bush Polder, Berbice.
The incident happened around 4.40pm on Monday along the Three Bridge access dam in Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder.
Preliminary reports indicate that Rampersaud was driving an unregistered motor tractor south along the dam. As he approached a wooden bridge and attempted to turn right, he allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The tractor later overturned and landed in a nearby ditch.
Bystanders quickly rushed to Rampersaud’s aid, pulling his unconscious body from the water. He was transported to the Mibicuri Public Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
The body was taken to the Ramoos Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.
The authorities are continuing their investigations to understand all the circumstances of the accident.