Annandale teen killed, friend critical after hit and run

Karamchand Khemraj

A 15-year-old pedal cyclist died after he was struck down in full view of his sister while his friend is clinging to his life following a hit-and-run accident on Sunday evening along the Annandale Public Road, East Coast Demerara.

Dead is Karamchand Khemraj, called ‘Ajay’, a horse cart operator of Lot 44 Annandale West, ECD and injured is Reaz Shaw, 16, a trainee mechanic of Lot 35 Annandale West, ECD.

The accident occurred around 18.45hrs Sunday.

The teenagers were both picked up in an unconscious condition and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).