Pedestrian, 43, dies in accident on Lusignan Public Road

A 43-year-old man of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, died on Sunday, after he was struck by a motor car while crossing Lusignan Public Road.

The deceased man was identified as Arvindo Mahaballi. The accident occurred at about 19:18 hrs and involved motor car PAK 2521, which was being driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver of Buxton, East Coast Demerara.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the motor car was proceeding west along the northern driving lane of the southern carriageway when it collided with Mahaballi, who was reportedly crossing the roadway at the time.

Mahaballi sustained multiple injuries about his body and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor on duty from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

The body was later escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

A breathalyser test conducted on the driver recorded readings of 0.032% and 0.029% blood alcohol content (BAC). The vehicle involved has been lodged pending examination, and the driver remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

Investigations are ongoing.