Teen critical following hit-and-run accident at Annandale

A fourteen-year-old pedal cyclist is now suffering a fractured skull after he was struck by an alleged speeding motor car on Saturday evening at Annandale Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Based on reports received, the accident occurred about 23:45h along the Annandale Public Road, ECD, in the vicinity of a tire shop.
Police stated that at the time of the accident, the teenager was with his friend, and they were both riding their respective bicycles along the roadway when the unidentified motor car collided with the rear of the pedal cycle ridden by the victim.
As such, the young man fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries about his head and body. The car reportedly drove away after committing the crime.
Nevertheless, the injured teen was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he was seen and examined by the doctor on duty and admitted a patient.
An investigation was launched into the accident.

In 2018, 15-year-old Karamchand Khemraj also called “Ajay” of Lot 44 Annandale North was killed and his friend, 16-year-old Reaz Shaw of Lot 35 Annandale Public Road was injured after they were struck by a speeding minibus along the Annandale Public Road.
It was reported that the teens were heading home from a nearby shop on a pedal cycle when a speeding white Toyota Hiace “Pitbull” minibus struck them down from behind and continued its journey without stopping.
Both boys were picked up and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where Khemraj died about an hour later while receiving medical attention. His friend, who is also his neighbour, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the medical facility.
Shaw was paralysed from the waist down. After spending several weeks in bed, the young man started to speak and walk short distances. Shaw has completely recovered.
It was later discovered that the driver of the minibus that was involved in the fatal accident was a Chinese national who was operating a supermarket.
A police source said that traffic ranks were able to confirm that the suspect, identified as C Wen, has fled the country. His relatives have made countless offers to family members of the deceased and the injured teen to settle the matter.