Mini bus driver detained for fatal accident at Berbice

Berbice : The police today have launch an investigation into  a fatal accident that occurred at about 4:40pm yesterday  on the main road at No. 53 Village, Corentyne which resulted in the death of pedestrian Andre Phillips, 43 years, of No. 77 Village, Corentyne.

Investigations have revealed that the driver of a mini-bus was reversing the vehicle when he struck down the pedestrian. Andre Phillips was taken to the Springlands Hospital where he succumbed while receiving treatment.

The driver of the mini-bus is in police custody assisting with the investigations.