Homeless struck down by motor car

Georgetown : The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at last night on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, and which resulted in the death of a unidentified pedestrian.

Investigations have revealed that the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway and was struck down by a motor car.

He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital  and succumbed during this morning.

The driver is in police custody assisting with the investigations.

The victim is a destitute who is of East Indian descent, appears to be in his mid-thirties, about 5’7” in height, brown complexion and medium build.