Kitty man struck down, killed by drunken, speeding driver

An accident along the Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Sunday has claimed the life of 60-year-old Sookram of Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown.
The collision involved a motorcar bearing registration number PNN 5140, driven by Shawn Alleyne, and a motorcycle, CP 4540, which was operated by the deceased.
Police stated that on the day in question at about 6:30h, the motorcar which was at the time being driven by 25-year-old Alleyne, was proceeding along main access road at a fast rate, when it collided with the motorcyclist who was proceeding in the same direction. As a result of the collision, Sookram fell onto the roadway where he sustained injuries while the driver fled the scene.
However, the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) were summoned to the area where the victim was found in an unconscious state. He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
Alleyne was later apprehended and taken to the Providence Police Station, where a breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit.
He remains in police custody as investigations continue.