And shortly after our story was posted on social media, the Ministry of the Public Service, Disaster Risk Management and Enterprise issued a press release acknowledging the incident. The release reiterates Usher's account of the accident - that it happened after his driver had dropped him off after attending a meeting in San Ignacio that ran late. It also explains that the vehicle tire suffered a blowout causing it to flip.
The release says that police were called and commenced an investigation into the matter. Following the incident, the Ministry reported the matter to the Assets and Utilities Management Unit.
The release ends by stating, quote, "The Ministry takes this opportunity to remind drivers of government vehicles to exercise caution when driving particularly during periods of heavy rain." End quote. ENDS…
Email
Print