Police in Regional Division 10 are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday on the Speightland Access Road, Mackenzie, Linden, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Cecil Boston of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
According to investigators, the incident took place at around 18:45h when a motor car driven by a 28-year-old labourer, also of Central Amelia’s Ward, was travelling south along the eastern lane of the roadway. At the same time, Boston and his wife were walking along the eastern side of the road in the same direction as the vehicle.
Police reported that the left front section of the vehicle struck Boston, causing him to be thrown onto the windscreen before falling onto the roadway. He sustained multiple injuries.
Public-spirited citizens transported Boston, who was unconscious, to the Linden Hospital Complex. He was examined and admitted for treatment before being transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for further care. However, at about 01:05h on Monday, Boston died.
A breathalyser test administered to the driver showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.62 per cent, which is above the legal limit. He was taken into custody. Police said that investigations are ongoing.
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