11yr old struck down by motor car – driver fled the scene but later apprehended

Berbice : Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred  yesterday on the Number 46 Public Road, Corentyne that resulted in the death of Pedestrian Simon Kendell, 11yrs, of No.46 village, Corentyne. Enquiries disclosed that Motor car PVV 7617 was proceeding south along the eastern driveway of the road  when he lost control of the vehicle and struck down the pedestrian, who was walking in the said direction the car was heading. As a result of the impact, Kendall who was flung to the western side of the road was picked up in a semi-conscious condition and rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where he later succumbed. The driver, 21yrs of the said No.46 Village, who fled the scene after the accident, was apprehended and is assisting with the investigation. A breathalyser test was conducted and no blood alcohol was recorded in his breath.