The truck involved in the accident
It is alleged that as the two vehicles approached the intersection, Shepperd attempted to negotiate a right turn onto Mandela Avenue and ended up in the path of the lorry.
“As a result, the front right-side portion of the motor lorry collided with the right-side portion of the motorcar. Due to the collision, both vehicles were damaged,” the Police Force noted.
The car was severely damaged in the accidentThe occupants of the car were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical attention; Edghill and Lewis were treated for minor abrasions and sent away while Shepperd was admitted in a serious condition.
Police said he suffered severe head injuries.
Meanwhile, the driver of the lorry passed a breathalyzer test; he was served with a notice of intended prosecution.
