Cyclist in accident with truck

Residents at the scene of the accident identified the victim as Robert “Watchie” Khanai of Princes Town, who is said to be in his 60s. He is employed as a watchman at a construction site at Dwarika Avenue, Debe, where he often stayed.

Eyewitnesses told Newsday that at about 11.30 am the truck driver was proceeding east along Debe Trace while Khanai was riding in the opposite direction. On reaching the vicinity of Dwarika Avenue, Khanai collided with the truck.

“This road is very narrow road here and there is no pavement. One minute the truck was heading up the road and the man was heading down. Next thing happened, he on the ground bleeding and the driver stopped a short distance away,” said an eyewitness.

Several motorists exited their vehicle and rushed to Khanai’s assitance as he lay on the roadside.

EHS personnel responded and took Khanai to the San Fernando General Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment.

Investigations are continuing