VEGETARIAN (ital) food vendor, Claud Derrick Mc Pherson, called ‘Chippy’, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 27, was laid to rest Wednesday following an emotional farewell service at the Church of God of Prophecy, Pineapple Street, East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme.

During the service loud wails penetrated the atmosphere as hymns were sung in the crowded church.
Some family members and relatives resorted to kneeling in front of the coffin while others collapsed and had to be assisted.

Residents and others, some of whom stood outside the church, were all solemn as they paid their last respects to the well-known food vendor, who operated a food stall on Mandela Avenue .

Family members and relatives renewed their calls for justice after the hit-and-run accident that took their loved one’s life.

According to reports, ‘Chippy’, 43, of Lot 169 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown, was struck off his bicycle and dragged for more than 400 yards from the point of impact by a Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) vehicle at about 21:00 hours on February 27 at Trench Road. He was said to be on his way home at the time in order to retrieve his cell phone which he had forgotten when he was killed.
This newspaper understands that the GWI driver who was involved in the hit-and-run accident that took the life of McPherson has turned himself over to the police.
A post-mortem examination revealed that Mc Pherson died as a result of multiple injuries. Relatives said his body was broken in almost every part.

(By Michel Outridge)