Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at around 7:15PM, on February 2, 2025 on the Mangrove Public Road.
According to investigations, a red Toyota Vitz, registration number RL868, owned by Elite Rental Services of Richland Park, was being driven by Elrico Patterson, a 29-year-old Auxiliary Police Officer of Owia, when it ran off the public roadway and went over an embankment.
Tragically, 19-year-old passenger Normanie Duncan, resident of Owia, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other passengers, 36 year old Raffique Hackshaw and 24 year old Jovanie Phillips, also of Owia, sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Georgetown Hospital for medical attention.
Due to the severity of their injuries, Elrico Patterson and Jovanie Phillips were later transferred to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) for further treatment.
Raffique Hackshaw is reported to be in stable condition.
The authorities have stated the vehicle sustained extensive damage and it is currently in police custody as investigations continue.