FORTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Dexter Conway was killed after being hit by a motor car on the Kuru Kururu Public Road, Soesdyke/Linden Highway Tuesday night.

A report from the police indicated that around 23:00hrs on Tuesday, Conway who works as a porter was assisting the driver of motor lorry GVV 427, Elroy Savory to fix the vehicle that was experiencing mechanical problems.

Police investigations revealed that the lorry with the trailer was proceeding east along the northern carriageway when it encountered a mechanical problem. As a result, the driver and Conway exited and were positioned along the right side of the vehicle trying to fix the problem when they were struck down by motor car PRR 378 which was driven by a 28-year-old of Kuru Kururu.

The driver of the car alleged that he was blinded by the lights on a vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction. The injured men were taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where Conway was pronounced dead on arrival. Savory was treated and sent away. Police reported that the suspect is in custody assisting with the investigation. He was tested and no alcohol was detected in his breath. The post-mortem of Conway is scheduled for Friday, February 09, 2018.