Stanleytown, NA pedestrian dies in accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about mid-night yesterday at No. 43 Stanleytown, N/A, Berbice, and which resulted in the death of Michael Carrington, 67 years, of Stanleytown.

Police say that enquiries disclosed that motor vehicle PJJ 9910 was allegedly proceeding along Stanleytown Public Road at a fast rate when Carrington attempted to cross the road and was struck down.  He was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital and was pronounced DOA.

Police say that the driver of the motor vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.