An eight-year-old boy is now dead after he was fatally struck down by a car that was allegedly speeding around 15:40 hrs yesterday as he was walking along the No 56 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
Dead is, Yoerindra Radhay of No 56 Village, who was pronounced dead on arrival at the Skeldon Hospital.
The police stated in a press release that the child was hit by a car bearing registration number, PPP 6164, that was allegedly speeding, resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle and hitting the child who was walking.
The release also stated that the driver fled the scene but was arrested shortly afterwards at his home. He was later found to be under the influence of alcohol and above the legal limit.
He is currently in custody assisting with investigations, the police said.
