Pedestrian critical after being struck by minibus

A pedestrian is now a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the New Amsterdam Hospital after he was struck by a minibus along the Chester Public Road, West Coast Berbice (WCB), on Monday evening.
The injured man was identified as 55-year-old Maxwell Mona, a labourer of Chester Village, WCB.
Based on reports received, the minibus driven by a 34-year-old resident of Foulis Village, Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was heading along the roadway when it was alleged the Mona suddenly ran across the road and into the path of the vehicle.
The driver reportedly applied brakes to avoid a collision but despite his efforts, the left side of the minibus came into contact with the pedestrian, thus resulting in him falling onto the roadway and sustaining injuries to his body.
He was subsequently picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the Fort Wellington Hospital where he was examined and treated by a doctor on duty. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he was admitted in the ICU.
The driver was taken into custody as Police launched an investigation. A breathalyser test was conducted but no trace of alcohol was found. The police have also checked the area for surveillance cameras but none was detected.
Investigations are ongoing.