Motorcyclist drives away after hitting pedestrian on High Street

Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Thursday around 19:00 hrs on High Street, Georgetown involving a motorcycle and pedestrian Jvon Ross of Durban Street Werk- En- Rust Georgetown.

According to Police Headquarters, the motorcycle was proceeding north along the one-way on High Street at a fast rate and collided with Ross who was crossing the road from the east to the west in the vicinity of Ashmin’s building.

As a result of the collision, the pedestrian fell onto the road surface, receiving injuries on his body.  He was picked up by his parents placed in a motor car and conveyed to  Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he was seen and examined by a doctor on duty and admitted.

The scene was visited by police and investigations are ongoing. ‎