A 31-year-old Sophia resident died on Monday evening, hours after he allegedly ran into the path of a motor lorry along the No.61 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
Dead is Godfrey Wayne Gomes, a resident of “C” Field Sophia.
Stabroek News understands that the accident occurred around 4pm on Monday after which Gomes was rushed to the Skeldon Hospital.
He was later transferred to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he succumbed around 11pm while receiving medical attention.
The police in a statement yesterday said that enquiries revealed that motor lorry GVV 5643 was proceeding north along the western carriageway of the road, when the driver alleged that Gomes suddenly ran from east to west, into the vehicle’s path.
The driver, who has been identified as a resident of Chesney Village, Corentyne was taken into custody and is assisting with investigations.
He passed a breathalyser test, the police said.
Gomes’ body is presently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination scheduled to be conducted today.
