West Coast Demerara : Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred last night on the De Willem Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD) involving motor car PWW5680 driven by a 28-year-old Gazetted Officer of the Joint Services; who resides in South Ruimveldt Garden and pedestrian Roopchand Ramkellowan, 35 years of Tuschen Housing Scheme, EBE (Deceased).
The victim was crossing the road from south to north when he was struck by the motor car which was proceeding east along the northern carriageway. The pedestrian was rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital in an unconscious state and was pronounced dead on arrival; an unlicensed pistol with four live rounds was found on his person.
Meanwhile, the driver is in custody assisting with the investigation; a breathalyzer test revealed that his breath alcohol level was above the legal limit.
The body is presently at the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem.
Pictures courtesy of Guyana Police Force
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