Riverstown man dies in hit and run

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1930h. last night on the Riverstown Public Road, Essequibo Coast, and which resulted in the death of pedestrian Narine Singh, 71 years, of Riverstown.

Police say that investigations have revealed that Singh was struck down from behind by a motor vehicle, the driver of which fled the scene.

Singh was pronounced DOA at the Suddie Hospital.