Unidentified pedestrian killed by speeding, drunken driver

An unidentified pedestrian lost his life on Sunday after he was struck down by a speeding motorcar along the Washer Pond Public Road, McKenzie, Linden.
Police stated that on the day in question at about 04:40h, motorcar PHH 2656, driven by a 26-year-old man from Cinderella City, Amelia’s Ward, Linden was proceeding along the Washer Pond Road when he collided with the pedestrian.
After the collision, the driver fled the scene thus leaving the injured pedestrian on the roadway. The injured man was later picked up in an unconscious state and taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
However, Police acting on information, arrested the driver at his residence. He was taken into custody and the vehicle was impounded at the McKenzie Police Station. A breathalyser test was conducted and it showed that the driver was way above the legal limit of alcohol consumption.
He is expected to be charged shortly.