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Pedestrian dies in accident on Rupert Craig Highway
Kaieteur News – A pedestrian was killed on Friday night in an accident along the Rupert Craig Highway in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy.
According to police, the accident occurred at about 23:30h and involved a car bearing registration number PXX 8048 owned and driven by 26-year-old Christopher McPherson and a male pedestrian of African descent whose name and address are unknown.
“Enquiries disclosed that the driver of the car was proceeding East along the southern drive lane of Rupert Craig Highway at a fast rate when it is alleged that he observed a pedestrian suddenly run from the northern side of the road to the southern side, into the path of his vehicle, causing him to pull North. However, due to the short braking distance, the front portion of the car collided with the pedestrian,” police said.
As a result of the collision, the pedestrian was flung onto the road and part of his body ended up under the car. He sustained injuries to his head and body.
An ambulance was summoned to the scene, and upon arrival, the EMT (Doctor Harrykishon) pronounced the pedestrian dead.
A breathalyzer test was conducted on the driver, and he had no trace of alcohol in his breath. The driver is in police custody, assisting with the investigation.
A Notice of Intended Prosecution was served on McPherson.
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