A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer, who was in Lethem as part of the Military Band set to perform for upcoming township activities, died early yesterday morning after he was hit by a speeding motorcycle.
Lance Corporal Devon Fraser, 28, was struck from behind while walking at the side of the road, in the vicinity of the GDF’s Camp Kanuku base, the army said in a statement.
Elroy Pedro, 39, of Central Lethem, was the rider of the black and red 250cc Honda at the time of the accident. He was later found to be above the legal alcohol limit, according to police.
