Latest update January 18th, 2025 5:02 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

One killed in early morning accident, police constable in custody

Jul 01, 2019 News

A police constable is now in the custody of the Guyana Police Force after he collided with a pedestrian who later died while receiving treatment. The incident took place early yesterday morning along the Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo.
Reports revealed that the accident occurred shortly after midnight. The 25-year-old police constable who hails from Blue Berry Hill, Wismar, Linden, was the driver of motorcar PNN 7853.
The pedestrian, was Mohamed Azeez, of 63 Ocean Garden, Meten-Meer-Zorg. Further reports indicate that the police constable was proceeding west along the southern carriageway. He alleged that the pedestrian suddenly dashed across the road in front of his vehicle.
The pedestrian allegedly fell onto the road in an unconscious state. He was picked up and rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital. It was there that the man succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
The body of the pedestrian was then taken to the Ezekiel’s Funeral Home where it is awaiting a post mortem examination.
The driver of the motorcar was taken into police custody where he was tested for alcohol. However, nothing was detected in his system. He remains in police custody assisting with the investigation.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | January, 13th, 2025

 

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Ramnath sets tone for WI ahead of opener

Ramnath sets tone for WI ahead of opener

Jan 18, 2025

ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup… (SportsMax) – West Indies Under-19 Women’s captain Samara Ramnath has made her intentions clear ahead of her team’s campaign at the ICC Under-19...
Read More
Seales dominates but Shakeel, Rizwan lead Pakistan’s recovery

Seales dominates but Shakeel, Rizwan lead...

Jan 18, 2025

Youngsters impress as final day draws near

Youngsters impress as final day draws near

Jan 18, 2025

BCB/Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi U15 Inter Club Competition continues today

BCB/Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi U15 Inter Club...

Jan 18, 2025

Windies captain Brathwaite stresses bravery, belief ahead of Pakistan Test Series

Windies captain Brathwaite stresses bravery,...

Jan 17, 2025

In-form Savory dazzles on second day with classy half-century

In-form Savory dazzles on second day with classy...

Jan 17, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]