Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, has extended condolences to the loved ones of 19-year-old Deshawn Joseph, who lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday night.
In a social media statement, the Prime Minister described the incident as deeply heartbreaking, noting the profound loss of a young man who had set out to earn an honest living to support his family but did not return home.
Deshawn was fatally crushed beneath a garbage truck while performing his duties as a sanitation worker in Kelly Village, Caroni.
Read her full statement below:
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the loved ones of 19 year old Deshawn Joseph, who tragically lost his life in a freak accident on Tuesday night.
Deshawn was crushed beneath a garbage truck while carrying out his duties as a sanitation worker in Kelly Village, Caroni.
He leaves behind a grieving family, including his girlfriend who is four months pregnant with their child.
It is truly heartbreaking that a young man went out to earn an honest living to care for his family and never returned home.
May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may God grant strength, comfort and healing to his loved ones during this painful time of grief.