Lusignan mechanic dies in suspected hit-and-run

Brian Basdeo

A Lusignan, East Coast Demerara mechanic died in a suspected hit-and-run incident on the Linden/Soesdyke highway on Saturday and his family is calling on the police to conduct a thorough investigation.

The dead man has been identified as 21-year old Brian Basdeo of Grass Field, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.

Stabroek News understands that at the time of the incident, Basdeo was returning home with his friends who had journeyed with him to the highway to pick up a car. The car was to be taken to his workshop.