(Kaieteur News) – The Linden teaching fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of 48-year-old Leslyn Major, who was killed in a tragic accident on Friday afternoon at Empire Drive, Ameila’s Ward, Linden, Region 10.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear at this time but initial reports reaching Kaieteur News state that it involved a car and truck and Major was an innocent bystander.
Police are yet to divulge any details about the accident. Major was reportedly standing alongside Empire Drive when she was struck by the car.
Some reports are that the car was involved in an accident with the truck and the impact sent it flipping in Major’s directions, while other versions are that the car’s driver lost control in an attempt to overtake the truck.
Killed in an accident, Linden Teacher, Leslyn Major.
While police are yet to clarify the circumstances, Kaieteur News was able to confirm that the car driver is hospitalised while Major succumbed to her injuries while at the Linden Hospital Complex. A cell-phone recorded video of an unconscious Major lying on the roadway has since surfaced on the internet.
She was seen bleeding from what seemed like head injuries. She was rushed to the hospital where she passed away.
There has been an outpouring of tributes following the news of her tragic demise.
Major was reportedly a senior teacher at the Christianburg Primary School in Linden. Some described her as a former nationals’ athlete and a great coach.
Meanwhile the Department of Education in Region 10 said that it has lost a ‘gem’.
In a Facebook post the department wrote, “Her dedication, compassion and commitment to education and the well-being of children have left an indelible mark on our schools and communities” before adding “She will be remembered for her kindness, professionalism and the positive impact she made on so many lives”.
Source: Kaieteur News
