LINDEN, GUYANA — A devastating accident along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway in the early hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025, claimed the lives of three individuals, including a seven-year-old boy, leaving a community in shock and mourning.

The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Shelly Joseph, a mother of two; Keiron Wells, a welder; and seven-year-old Meranzo Campbell. All three were residents of Cemetery Road, Timehri, East Bank Demerara. The vehicle involved in the collision was being driven by Mario Campbell, the father of young Meranzo. He survived the accident but remains in critical condition at McKenzie Hospital.

According to reports, Joseph, Wells, and Campbell had traveled to Linden to pick up Meranzo, who had been spending his vacation with his grandmother. The fatal crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. on their way back home when their car slammed into a stationary lorry. Authorities believe that thick fog along the roadway severely impaired visibility, contributing to the collision. The lorry had reportedly been parked due to mechanical problems.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but all three passengers were pronounced dead at the site. Mario Campbell was transported to McKenzie Hospital, where he is receiving intensive medical care.

The tragedy has left a profound impact on the local community. Shelly Joseph leaves behind two young children, aged six and two, who are now without their mother. Friends, neighbors, and residents have expressed grief and are rallying around the families affected by the incident.

Police investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours when visibility can be significantly reduced.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by poor visibility on the roads and the need for vigilance and safety, especially in adverse conditions.