A so far unidentified male pedestrian died on Sunday after he was struck down by a motorcar on the Washer Pond public road in Mackenzie, Linden.
Police Headquarters in a statement noted that the pedestrian was a destitute.
The accident occurred at about 04:40hrs and involved motorcar PHH 2656, driven at the time by a 26-year-old man from Cinderella City, Amelia’s Ward, Linden.
According to the police report, the car was proceeding south along the eastern side of the Washer Pond road when it collided with the pedestrian.
After hitting the pedestrian, the driver fled the scene in the car.
The pedestrian was picked up sometime later in an unconscious state and taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead.
The body was then taken to the Linden Senior Citizen Association Mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination.
Police later arrested the 26-year-old driver at his residence. He and the vehicle, which had visible damage to the right side front portion, were taken to the Mackenzie Police Station.
A breathalyzer test conducted on the driver showed .94% and .95 % micrograms, respectively.
The driver remains in custody as the investigation continues.
