Cyclist dies in Blankenburg accident

A pedal cyclist, whose identity is so far unknown, died on Thursday after he was struck down by a car on the Blankenburg public road, West Coast Demerara.

The Guyana Police Force said the accident occurred at about 12:45hrs and involved motorcar PNN 289, driven by Ishmile Alli, 28, of Parika, East Bank Essequibo.

Enquiries revealed that the car was proceeding in the eastern direction, along the northern side of the road when the pedal cyclist rode across the road (from southern to northern side). The two collided and the cyclist fell onto the road surface, where he sustained injuries.

He was picked up in an unconscious condition by the driver and public-spirited citizens and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was seen and examined by a doctor. He later succumbed to his injuries at about 15:25 hrs.

The man’s body was taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home where it is awaiting identification and a post-mortem examination.