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Pedestrian killed in Lusignan accident
(Kaieteur News) – A 43-year-old pedestrian on Sunday evening lost his life after being involved in an accident on the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
Dead is Arvindo Mahaballi of Lusignan.
Police said the accident occurred around 19:18hrs and involved motor car PAK 2521, driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver of Buxton, E.C.D.
It was reported that the motor car was proceeding west along the northern driving lane of the southern carriageway of the Lusignan Public Road when it collided with Mahaballi, who was reportedly crossing the roadway at the time.
As a result of the impact, the pedestrian sustained injuries about his body and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Mahaballi’s body was taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Police said a breathalyser test conducted on the driver recorded readings of 0.032% and 0.029% blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
The vehicle has since been lodged pending examination, while the driver remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
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