Pedestrian killed on Berbice public road

Georgetown: Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Tuesday about 10:45hrs on number 11 Public Road ,East Coast Berbice involving motorcar PTT8022 driven by a resident of Block X Diamond Housing Scheme ,East Bank Demerara  and Pedestrian Stanley Bronne 30yrs.,of lot 8 number 11 Village East Coast Berbice .

Reporter disclosed that motor car PTT 8022 was proceeding west along the southern carriageway when the pedestrian reportedly emerged from behind a parked lorry which was on the northern side of the road and began crossing the road from north to south and the driver alleged that he swerved south to avoid a collision; in so doing, the right front of the vehicle collided with the pedestrian on the southern side of the road.

At a result of the impact, the pedestrian fell onto the front windscreen then onto the road surface and received injuries about his body; he was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he died whilst receiving medical attention.

The driver who passed a breathalyzer test is in custody assisting with the investigation.