77year old man and son die after being struck down by motor car

Essequibo : At about 2pm today Muntaz Baksh, 72 years, and his son Rasmat Baksh, 44 years, of Land of Plenty, Essequibo Coast, were walking along the Land of Plenty main road, when it is alleged that they strayed into the path of a motor car that was proceeding in the same direction and were struck down.
They both received injuries and were taken to the Suddie Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The driver of the motor vehicle has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.