THE police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 08:20 hrs yesterday at Bel Air Public Road, East Coast Demerara which resulted in the death of pedestrian Michael Persaud, 48. It is alleged that the driver of motor car PLL 7417 was proceeding along the roadway when Persaud attempted to cross the road and was struck down. 

Persaud, of North Sophia, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

The driver of the motor car is in police custody assisting with the investigations.