Cottage cyclist killed in accident

A 57-year-old pedal cyclist died after he was reportedly struck by a minibus on Sunday evening along the Planters Hall Public Road, Mahaicony.

Dead is Terrence DeAguiar of Lot 2 Cottage, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara.

Police spokesman Jairam Ramlakhan yesterday confirmed the accident which occurred around 6 pm. He said the driver, a 49-year-old resident of Eccles, East Bank Demerara is presently in police custody assisting with investigations.