Pedestrian dies after being struck by car

A 56-year-old man died on Thursday night after he was struck by a motor car while crossing the Groenveldt Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD).
Dead is Bharrat Bisnauth, of Stewartville, WCD. Police said the accident occurred at about 21:10h and involved motor car PNN 585, driven by a 29-year-old resident of Cornelia Ida, WCD. Initial enquiries revealed that the car was proceeding west along the southern side of Groenveldt Public Road when it allegedly struck Bisnauth, who was crossing the road from north to south.
Police said the car was allegedly travelling at a fast rate of speed when its front portion collided with the pedestrian.
Bisnauth sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he died while receiving medical treatment.
His body was subsequently taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour Mortuary, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination (PME). A breathalyser test conducted on the driver reportedly returned a reading of 0.024 per cent.
Police also identified CCTV cameras in the vicinity and obtained footage as part of the investigation.
Investigations are continuing.