DEWAYNE Prince, the seven-year-old Wellington Park Primary school student who was struck down on Friday last by a motorcar has succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

According to information the lad was crossing the road in front of his school using the pedestrian crossing when motorcar HC 3069 struck him. Prince of Kiltern Village, was picked up and rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital and was later transferred to New Amsterdam Hospital.

This publication understands the lad suffered severe head injuries and was later taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where doctors battled to save his life. Unfortunately he lost his life late Monday night.

The driver of the car has been arrested and remains in police custody. In light of the recent developments he is expected to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving.