SIXTY-year-old Clement Skeete, who was struck down on the Bagotville, West Bank Demerara public road, died from multiple injuries, an autopsy has found.At the time of the incident on October 14, Skeete, known as ‘Rastaman’ or ‘Trooper’ of Lot 111 Bagotville, was pedalling his bicycle to cross the road west to east and ended up into the path of motor car, PGG 1235, which was proceeding south along the eastern driveway. Skeete, a boatbuilder, was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital and later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he succumbed while receiving treatment.

The driver of the car was identified as a fireman, who has since been placed on station bail pending conclusion of the investigation.

Police said the driver was given a breathalyzer test but no trace of blood alcohol was recorded. Reports reveal that the man was working the vehicle as a taxi and he had dropped off a passenger before the accident occurred.

According to an eyewitness, he was at his stall selling when Mr. Skeete was returning from the shop across the road while riding his bicycle.

“I see him coming across the road then suddenly I hear a car speeding coming and I saying to myself, this driver will knock this man down at that speed – and he did crash into the man.”

The eyewitness said the impact caused Mr Skeete to be flung several feet away from his residence.