A CYCLIST is the country’s latest road fatality after he was struck down, on Monday afternoon, near Rahaman’s Park, Houston, East Bank Demerara.

The man identified as ‘Rudy’, a fish scraper at the Meadow Bank Wharf, was riding his pedal cycle when he was struck by a route 42 minibus which was heading to Georgetown, at around 16:00hrs.

The cyclist was allegedly in the process of crossing the road when he was struck down by minibus bearing registration BYY 1311.The driver of the bus was allegedly speeding.
As a result of the impact, the cyclist sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to reports, there was very light traffic on the road at the time but the man was driving recklessly, and switching lanes.

The driver only recently started working on the minibus and previously worked as a minibus conductor.

Reports are that the minibus driver was assaulted by persons at the scene.The minibus driver is in police custody and is assisting police with their investigation.
The bus is currently lodged at the Ruimveldt Police Station.