Speeding car crashes into supermarket at Ulverston

A speeding car driven by an alleged intoxicated driver crashed into a supermarket at Ulverston, Corentyne, early Sunday morning.

Brandon Corlette, son of Sparkle Supermarket’s owner, told the News Room that the incident occurred around 4:15h. He said the vehicle crashed into the entire depot section, causing damage to several beverages.

Brandon confirmed that no injuries occurred. He identified the driver as someone who appeared intoxicated, and another passenger was also in the vehicle at the time.

The car, with license plate PAH 3965, is owned by Michael Johnson of Lot 23 Buxton, East Coast Demerara.

Police responded to the scene, but the driver and passenger fled through a nearby street before they could be detained.

The damaged items included: 10 cases of Rude Boy valued at $105,000; 15 cases of Guinness valued at $105,750; 20 cases of Banks Beer valued at $123,200; 10 cases of Shandy valued at $59,000; 10 cases of vitamalt valued at $64,500; 5 cases of Ramens valued at $12,500; 5 one-pound blocks of butter valued at $40,000; and 10 buckets of butter valued at $98,000.

Damage to the property included a wooden and glass door and sections of the concrete wall.

Brandon stated that repairing the damage will cost approximately $600,000 in labour, with materials estimated at $1,100,000. Overall, the total compensation required amounts to $2,500,000.

“We just need the business to go on as normal. We cannot afford to close for a few days,” Brandon disclosed.