Venezuelan national killed in road accident

Eighteen-year-old Nazaretlt Palacio was on Sunday killed after he was struck down by a motor car along the Prospect Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Based on information received, the motor car bearing registration number PTT 3955 and driven by a 21-year-old of Diamond, EBD, was proceeding along the Prospect Public Road when it is alleged that the now dead teen reportedly ran across the road and into the path of the car.
The accident reportedly occurred in the vicinity of Bikers’ Sports Bar.
However, as a result of the collision, the teen was flung into the air before landing on the right-side front windscreen and then onto the roadway.
The teen sustained injuries and was picked up and taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A breathalyser test was conducted on the driver of the motor car but there were no traces of alcohol in this system. He is presently being detained as investigations continue.