Valsayn man killed by runaway van

A 45-year-old man was killed instantly and four others seriously injured during an early morning smash up involving a runaway sports utility vehicle on the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Arima.

The dead man was identified as Harry Ganneff, of Springfield Avenue, Valsayn. Reports revealed that around 12.30 am, Henderson Joseph was driving his SUV in the vicinity of O’Meara when he lost control of his vehicle which crashed into a green Nissan van. Ganneff, who was standing at the side of his van, was struck by the runaway vehicle which killed him instantly. The body was viewed by District Medical Officer, Dr Antoine who ordered the removal of the body to the Forensic Science Centre. Henderson Joseph, Anthony Bailey, Suzette Taylor and Keino Williams were rushed to the Arima Hospital and then transferred to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where they were all treated and warded. Officers of the Arima Police Station are investigating.