Andrew Viramuthu, a 33-year-old labourer of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, has lost his life in a tragic accident that occurred on the Mon Repos Public Road on Monday at about 04:00h.
Reports are that Viramuthu was stuck by motorcar PZZ 8045, driven by a 27-year-old legal clerk who was travelling in an easterly direction along the public road.
Dead: Andrew Viramuthu
According to the Police, the driver of PZZ 8045 is alleging that Viramuthu ran across the road from north to south and into the path of his vehicle, and despite his attempt to apply brakes, the front portion of the vehicle collided with Viramuthu, propelling him into the air.
Viramuthu sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital mortuary to await a post-mortem examination.
A breathalyzer test conducted on the driver revealed a reading of .006 micrograms. The driver has been taken into custody, and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. (G9)
