Guyanese swimmer dies after struck by car in US

Robert Taylor

A Guyanese swimmer from the Silver Sharks Aquatic Club, died after he was struck down on a crosswalk in New Jersey, USA.

Robert Taylor was visiting relatives in the US when he was hit by a car on Route 9 in Freehold Township early Monday morning, while attempting to use the crosswalk. The car was driven by a 63-year old woman and according to Freehold Township police, she suffered no injuries.