Young man dies in road accident.

Georgetown- The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred early christmas morning, on the Mon Repos Public Road, ECD, and which resulted in the death of pedestrian Naresh Khemraj, 21 years of Pigeon Island, ECD.

Investigations revealed that the driver of motor car PKK 9011 was allegedly proceeding at a fast rate when Naresh Khemraj attempted to cross the road and was struck down. He was pronounced DOA at the GPHC.

The driver of the motor vehicle was found to be over the legal limit in terms of alcohol consumption when tested with the breathalyzer and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.