Guyana: Non Pareil businessman dies after 'seizure attack' at gas station

The tragic incident occurred yesterday around 13:40 hours at the Rubis Gas Station, Rupert Craig Highway. The dead man has been identified as Hamid Sharriff, 66-year-old

businessman of Lot 113 Block 'XX' Non-Pareil, ECD

Police investigations so far revealed that on the date and time mentioned above, the businessman and his wife leave their home in their Toyota Tundra vehicle, driven by the now-deceased man.

However, upon their arrival at the above-mentioned gas station, the deceased proceeded to one of the gas pumps and began to refuel the said vehicle during which he had a seizure attack and became motionless.

It was also revealed that, prior to the seizure attack, the deceased had a history of travelling with 'high cholesterol' and a heart-related condition.

The EMT Ambulance Service was immediately summoned to the scene and the deceased was pronounced dead by Doctor Singh at about 14:00hrs.

The body is presently lying at the Jerrick’s Funeral Home awaiting a PME.

No marks of violence was seen on the exposed part of the deceased body. Investigations are ongoing.