Berbice pedal cyclist is the latest to increase this year’s road fatality figure.

Berbice – 53 year old pedal cyclist Chandradat Motee of No. 66 village Corentyne, Berbice lost his life after being hit down by a motor car.

Information received stated that the driver of motor car PHH 3570 was proceeding along the roadway, when it is alleged that the pedal cyclist rode out from an access road and was struck down as he attempted to cross the public road.

Chandradat Motee was pronounced dead on arrival at the Skeldon Hospital.

The driver of the motor vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.