7-year-old struck down on Adventure Public Road

Padmini Padram, 7, of Adventure Truck Line dam on the Essequibo Coast was Thursday evening struck by a pick-up as she crossed the Adventure Public Road. The accident occurred around 15:00h.
She was rushed by the driver of the pick-up to the Suddie Hospital. Padram was immediately transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further medical attention.
The driver is in police custody assisting with investigations.
According to information reaching Guyana Times the accident involving the pick-up GNN 3818 is owned and was driven by Vijay Nadu, 45, of Lot 103 Dryshore, Essequibo Coast.
It was further revealed that the pedestrian and her eight-year-old brother Anesh Padram, were passengers in a car which was proceeding south along the eastern side of the road. The car then stopped to offload passengers, when Padmini ran across the road. The child was thrown several feet away.
Police are continuing investigations.