– investigation underway
RANKS of the Guyana Police Force are currently investigating the death of two men who were killed in separate hit-and-run accidents over the weekend. Just around 04:00hrs, on Saturday, a man was killed in a hit-and–run accident on the Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Reports are that persons in the area heard a loud crash and, upon investigation, saw the motionless body of the man lying on the roadway as a 212 motor car fled the scene.
According to a police source, when investigators arrived at the scene, the victim was unconscious and bore multiple external injuries.

The man, who was later identified as “Dennis” or “Presy” – a well-known handyman around the South Ruimveldt area, succumbed to his injuries.
The body is presently at Lyken Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.
The police are on the hunt for the driver of the vehicle that struck Dennis down. CCTV footage from security cameras in the area is being reviewed.

Meanwhile, on Saturday evening, around 20:30hrs, another man was struck down by a speeding car while he was reportedly riding his bicycle along Brickdam, in the vicinity of Orange Walk. The man who passed away has been identified as Vibert Tyrell.

According to reports, the driver of the vehicle stopped only to pick up parts of his broken license plate. The vehicle’s registration number is PXX 3934. Police are currently searching for the driver.