Beggar struck, killed by container truck

An 88-year-old of Parfait Harmony, West Bank Demerara was killed after he was stuck and killed by a container truck on Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown.
Dead is 88-year-old Sandy Adonis “Lil man”.

Sandy Adonis “Lil man”

Reports are that the man, who is a known beggar, died at about 17:00h on Thursday.

According to a vendor, who sells within the vicinity of the accident, the dead man frequents the area daily. He told Guyana Times that the man usually seeks financial assistance from drivers along the road way.
“The container truck knock he and he fall, but like it hit he head. So, he collapse and dead right there,” the vendor explained.
Following the accident, Police were summoned and the victim’s body was picked up by undertakers from the Lyken Funeral Home and is awaiting identification. (G15)

The area where the accident occurred on Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown