The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1155h. today on the Suddie Public Road, Essequibo, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Kenrick Boyce, 73 years, of Onderneeming, Essequibo.
Police say that investigations revealed that the driver of motor car HC 246 was proceeding along the roadway and it is alleged that Boyce was riding in the opposite direction on the same side of the road. He then attempted to cross the road during which he was struck down by the vehicle.
Boyce was pronounced dead on arrival at the Suddie Hospital, police said.
The driver of the motor vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
