A pedestrian of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was killed on the Eccles Public Road by a drunk driver during the wee hours of yesterday morning and the driver is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The dead man has been identified as 27-year-old Ryan Hirman of 64 Herstelling, EBD. An autopsy gave his cause of death as multiple injuries consistent with a motor vehicular accident. He was pronounced dead on arrival the Diamond Diagnostic Centre.
Regional Commander of Region 4 subdivision ‘B’ Kurleigh Simon told Stabroek News that at around 00.45 am, Hirman was struck down as he was crossing the road.
Simon explained that PYY 3475 was motoring on the eastern carriageway while the pedestrian was crossing at the time.
He was picked up by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver of the vehicle, a 21-year old was found to be under the influence of alcohol and is expected to be charged shortly, the commander said.
