Teen dies after being hit by car on Mandela Ave

Dead: Jhamallie Niles

A 17-year-old died just over a week ago after he was allegedly struck down by a car along Mandela Avenue.

Dead is Jhamallie Niles, called ‘Bow Foot,’ who was a vendor of West Ruimveldt. He was pronounced dead on arrival to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

The accident occurred around 8.30pm on Saturday, October 14, shortly after Niles crossed the Mandela Avenue road.