Oleander Gardens accident: Victim still fighting for life, CCTV footage shows driver speeding

New details have emerged regarding the hit-and-run accident on the stretch of road between Oleander Gardens and Conversation Tree, Rupert Craig Highway, which has left the victim fighting for his life.
The incident occurred on Monday evening when 52-year-old Allan Downes of Oleander Gardens, Greater Georgetown, was struck by a motor car while walking along the road. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after accident, leaving Allan lying critically injured on the side of the road.
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage from the area of the accident is now coming into clearer focus. The footage allegedly shows that the driver of the vehicle was speeding at the time of the collision, swerving recklessly through traffic before ploughing into Allan, who was at the corner of the road.
According to Allan’s family, who have seen the footage, the vehicle was travelling at an alarmingly high speed, making it impossible for Allan to avoid the collision. However, despite this evidence, the family is alleging that the Police had initially made allegations that Allan had crossed into the path of the car from north to south, suggesting that he was at fault for the accident.

In a statement on Saturday, the family said this information was deeply troubling to them, and that the Police had provided incorrect information regarding the accident. They also said they were called to the Turkeyen Police Station, ECD, on Saturday morning, where they were shown the CCTV footage by the Police.
They claim that the video clearly shows that the car was travelling along Rupert Craig Highway when it suddenly veered off to the northern corner of the highway, hitting Allan before swerving to the southern lane and then returning to the northern lane to a complete stop.
“The driver then stopped for approximately 30 seconds before fleeing the scene of the accident, failing to render any assistance. The injuries sustained behind both of my father’s knees are a clear indication that he was struck full-on from behind,” the statement read.
Allan remains in critical condition, and his family is calling for justice to be served and for the driver to be held accountable for their reckless actions.
“I want justice for my father. He was left for dead on the side of the road, and the driver didn’t even bother to stop and render assistance. This is unacceptable,” said his son.

The incident has also sparked concerns about road safety on the Rupert Craig Highway, with many residents calling for stricter enforcement of road safety laws to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
As the investigation continues, Allan’s family and the community are hoping for answers and for justice to be served. (G9)