Labourer struck down- driver escapes

Berbice : The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 5am today at Golden Grove Public Road, West Coast Berbice (WCB), and which resulted in the death of Neil Wallerson, 55 years, a Labourer of Hopetown, WCB.

Investigations have revealed that Neil Wallerson was riding a pedal cycle along the roadway when he was struck down by a motor vehicle which was driven away from the scene.

He was taken to the Fort Wellington Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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