Pedestrian dies after hit by sand truck at Parika

A 43-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck down and ran over by a motor lorry along the Parika Access Road,  East Bank Essequibo (EBE) on Wednesday afternoon.

Dead is Sheik Bacchus also known as  ‘Babbo’ of  Parika-Salem, EBE.

The accident occurred around 1.30pm.