Independence Boulevard woman dies after accident

The police say they are investigating an accident that occurred at about1500h yesterday at Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown, and which resulted in the death of Rubena Hutson, 56, years, of Independence Boulevard, Georgetown.

A police release said that investigations revealed that the rider of motor cycle CD 3158 was proceeding along the roadway when it is alleged that Hutson attempted to cross the road and was struck down. She was taken to the GPHC for medical treatment where she later succumbed.

The rider of the motor cycle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.