An argument over a bad drive resulted in the death of a 64-year-old driver after he got hit on his head on Friday.
Ronald Nandlal, of Mission Road, Freeport, was taken to the Couva District Health Facility where he was pronounced dead.
The incident occurred around 5.15 pm near Russell Rampersad Hardware along the Southern Main Road in Chase Village.
Police inquiries revealed that after the accident Nandlal was arguing with the occupants of a green garbage truck over reckless driving when the two occupants came out and accosted him. One of the men struck Nandlal on the back of his head with his hand while the other occupants kicked the left wing mirror of Nandlal’s vehicle.
Nandlal collapsed on the ground and appeared to be unconscious. The two occupants returned to the truck and drove off.
Officers of the Freeport Police Station visited the scene and are continuing investigations. When Guardian Media visited Nandlal’s home yesterday, his relatives declined to give an interview.