Essequibo : Investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 6:15a.m today at Parika Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted in the death of pedestrian, Omar Hussain..
According to reports the driver of the motor car HC 664 was proceeding south along the road way, when it is alleged that the 69 year old Hussain ran into the right side front of the car and was struck down. He was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver of the motor car HC 664 is in police custody and charges will be laid shortly.