An unidentified man was killed early Friday morning, after he was struck by a lorry while attempting to cross the Bagotstown Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The fatal accident occurred around 11:11h and resulted in severe injuries that led to his death.
The pedestrian, believed to be of Indian descent, was crossing from east to west when he stepped into the path of a southbound motor lorry (GNN 9248) driven by 59-year-old Wayne McBean, a resident of Kaneville, EBD.
Unidentified man who died at the hospital
According to police reports, the vehicle, owned by Toolsie Persaud Limited, was unable to stop in time, leading to a tragic collision that crushed both of the man’s legs.
McBean, with the assistance of public-spirited citizens, placed the injured pedestrian in a private pickup and transported him to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre.
Despite being conscious upon arrival, he was pronounced dead by doctors shortly after.
The body has since been taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting identification and a post-mortem examination.
Investigators have since taken a statement from an eyewitness, and McBean has been served with a Notice of Intended Prosecution.
Police are working to confirm the identity of the deceased, and locate his relatives, as inquiries continue.
