Deokie Pooran of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, another lady and her son were crossing a road at Lusignan on a pedestrian crossing when a truck lost control and hit Pooran then slammed into a car this morning.
According to eyewitnesses it appears as if the truck driver lost control after the brakes of the truck failed.
The injured persons were identified as Mr. Zamar and her 4 year old son.
The dead woman is said to be a cashier at an East Coast Supermarket.
The Police have since detained the truck driver as investigations are continuing.
