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Kitty man killed in accident at Mocha

Aug 26, 2025 News

…suspect in custody

Kaieteur News – A 60-year-old man from Lot 153 Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown, died after he was involved in an accident on Sunday at Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The accident occurred at approximately 06:30hrs and claimed the life of Sookram (only name provided).

The incident involved a motorcar bearing registration number PNN 5140, which was driven by 25-year-old Shawn Alleyne, and a motorcycle bearing registration number CP 4540, which was driven by the deceased.

According to police, Alleyne was proceeding east along the Mocha Access Road at an alleged fast rate, when he collided with Sookram who was heading in the same direction. As a result of the collision, Sookram fell onto the roadway, receiving injuries about his body. Alleyne reportedly failed to stop after the collision and fled the scene.

“EMT’s who visited the scene, found the victim in an unconscious state. He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he succumbed to his injuries whilst receiving treatment at about 09:50hrs,” police said.

Sookram’s body was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, Alleyne was subsequently arrested and escorted along with the vehicle involved in the accident to the Providence Police Station. Breathalyser tests were done on Alleyne and it showed a BAC of .058% and .054%, respectively.

He was placed in custody at the station, pending further investigations.

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