Maria Parboodial, 75-years-old, of Lot 14 Grant 1802 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice was on Saturday struck down by a Ministry of Agriculture vehicle on the Number 79 Public Road.
The police said that it was reported that motor pick-up # PZZ 9759 was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane at a normal rate of speed when the victim walked across the road in the path of the motor pick-up.
The suspect alleges that he pulled slightly left to avoid a collision but hit the victim.
As a result, the victim fell on the road causing her to suffer injuries to her head and body.
The suspect picked up the victim in a conscious condition and took her to the Skeldon Public Hospital to receive medical treatment.
The suspect, Grayson Halley has since been arrested and is assisting in the investigation.
The vehicle is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and attached to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority.
