The driver who was involved in the accident that claimed the life of grass cutter Wayne James on Tuesday evening has been released on station bail.
Police Commander of Region 4(c) Assistant Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor told Stabroek News yesterday that the police are hoping to wrap up the investigation by Monday, after which they will seek legal advice.
James, 53, of Cinema Road, Melanie, East Coast Demerara, died in the accident, which occurred around 6.50 pm.
An autopsy yesterday revealed that James sustained multiple injuries consistent with a vehicular accident.
Police enquiries revealed that James was proceeding east along the southern side of the public road, when the driver alleged that he suddenly swerved across the road and into the path of a car, PMM 8751. At the time, the car was proceeding east along the northern side of the said road.
As a result, the driver told the police that he applied brakes but collided with James.
James fell onto the roadway. He was picked up in an unconscious condition by the driver and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver, a 22-year-old resident of Haslington, also on the East Coast, passed a breathalyser test.
