Hyde Park cyclist dies in accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1600h yesterday on the Madewini Public Road, EBD, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Albert Yarris, 59 years, of Hyde Park, Timehri.

Investigations revealed that the driver of motor car PRR 4157 overtook a mini-bus, that was turning, on the inside and struck down the pedal cyclist who was proceeding in the same direction.  Yarris was pronounced DOA at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre.

The driver is in police custody assisting with the investigations.