PERCY Lashley, 73, of Coffee Grove Village, Essequibo Coast, has died after he was struck down by a motorcar on the Coffee Grove Public Road while riding home on Thursday.

Erza Junior Adams, the 30-year-old driver is in custody assisting police with their investigation.

According to information reaching Guyana Chronicle, motorcar PVV 8733, driven by Adams, was proceeding south along the eastern side of the Coffee Grove Public Road and was negotiating a left bend when the driver lost control of his vehicle.

As a result, he collided with the rear wheel of the pedal cyclist who was proceeding in the same direction.

The cyclist was flung onto the bonnet of the car, then onto the front windshield, then onto the roadway, causing him to receive multiple injuries.

He was picked up in an unconscious state by public-spirited persons and rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital where he was admitted but later succumbed.

A breathalyser test administered on Adams has revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol. Information has also revealed that Adams was previously charged for DUI on November28, 2016 and fined $7,500.

The body of the pensioner is at the Suddie Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.