Cyclist struck by car dragged 200ft on Heroes Highway An accident along the Heroes Highway has claimed the life of a 54-year-old pedal cyclist, of Nelson Street, Mocha, East Bank Demerara. Dead is Clus Griffith, a security guard. Reports are that the accident occurred at about 22:15h on Tuesday evening. Police reports indicate that Griffith was struck by a motorcar, HD 1646, driven by a 27-year-old man. The driver in his police report claimed that he was driving south on the eastern carriageway when he suddenly saw the cyclist. He claimed Griffith rode into his vehicle’s path while trying to cross from the western to the eastern drive lane. He told police that despite applying brakes and attempting to swerve, he was unable to avoid the collision. The impact flung Griffith into the air, landing him first on the car’s front windscreen and then onto the road. Tragically, he was dragged approximately 200 feet from the point of collision. Emergency services were called, but Griffith was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home for a post-mortem examination. According to Police, a breathalyser test confirmed that the driver of the motorcar had no alcohol in his system. He is currently in police custody as investigation continues. (G9)