A pedestrian has become the latest road fatality after he was struck by a speeding Police Constable along the Catherine Village Public Road, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara.
Dead is 51-year-old Winston Small of Lot 2 Catherine Village.
Based on reports received, the Police Officer was proceeding along the Catherine Public Road on Sunday, alleged at a fast rate, and in an attempt to avoid an uneven patch on the road, he swerved and lost control of the vehicle, which collided with a 13-year-old cyclist.
Dead: Winston Small
The motorcar went on to hit two other pedestrians, including the now dead man, and 43-year-old Lawrence Semple, after which it came to a stop in a nearby yard. The teenager along with Semple and Small were picked up and taken to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital.
Small was pronounced dead on arrival while the teenager and Semple were treated and referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC). The driver is also hospitalised. In addition, three other occupants of the car; Delroy Hutson, 35; and Odari Reynolds, 23, both of Eldorado Village, West Coast Berbice, were treated and sent away while a third Fitzroy Goodridge, 23, was admitted for observation.
According to persons at the scene, it seems as though the Tactical Service Unit rank was under the influence of alcohol and was driving in a dangerous manner at the time of the accident. The 13-year-old reportedly suffered lacerations to the hand and legs.
The Police have launched an investigation into the fatal accident.
