Pedestrian dies after being struck by motor car along ECD highway

A 57-year-old pedestrian is the latest road fatality after he was allegedly struck down on Saturday evening while crossing the Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Public Road.

Dead is De’Castro of Mon Repos, ECD. The accident occurred at about 19:30h and involved motor car PAD 7001.

Police stated that the vehicle, owned and driven by a 41-year-old female of Enmore, ECD, was proceeding east along the highway when she alleged that the victim suddenly walked into her path.
Despite attempting to avoid a collision, the left side front of her vehicle came into contact with the pedestrian.
De’Castro was reportedly flung onto the road, where he sustained injuries on his body. He was picked up in an unconscious state by public-spirited citizens and escorted to Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Investigations are ongoing.