Latest update June 16th, 2026 12:40 AM
Constable under close arrest for pensioner’s demise in accident
The police are currently investigating a motor vehicle accident which resulted in the death of a pensioner and involving one of their own.
According to reports, around 16:20 hours on Wednesday at Smyth and Princes Streets, 71 year-old Elaine Harris, of First Street, Alberttown, was struck down.
Investigations revealed that motor vehicle PJJ 3478, owned by the Guyana Police Force and driven by a Constable, was proceeding along Smyth Street, when it is alleged that the driver failed to stop at the intersection and collided with motor vehicle PJJ 8888, and then struck Harris who was standing on the eastern side of the road.
The injured woman was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where she died while receiving medical attention.
According to a police statement, the Constable is not authorized to drive force’s vehicles and is under close arrest assisting with the investigations.
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