A pedestrian was killed in the wee hours of Monday morning while attempting to cross the Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) Public Road.

Dead is Ryan Hirman, 27, of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Reports indicate that in the wee hours of Monday morning, Hirman was standing along the Eccles Public Road, EBD, and attempted to cross the main roadway.

However, at that time, motorcar, PYY 3475, was proceeding north along the eastern carriageway of the said road and did not stop in time to avoid hitting Hirman.

The driver, a 21-year-old, alleged that Hirman’s body came into contact with the left side of the motorcar. This resulted in him falling onto the road surface. Hirman was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

When contacted, police noted that the 21-year-old driver was subjected to a breathalyzer test, and the results determined that he was above the legal alcohol consumption limit. The car and the driver are currently in police custody as investigations continue. The driver is expected to be charged this week.