THE police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are currently conducting an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened on Wednesday at around 21:40 hours on Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara. Tragically, the accident claimed the life of Rupert Singh, a 34-year-old resident of Grove, East Bank Demerara.

While crossing the road Rupert Singh was reportedly struck by a Toyota Allion motorcar. The car was being driven by a 25-year-old policeman who is stationed at the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters, according to available information.

According to inquiries, Singh was crossing the road from west to east while the car, which was travelling at a fast rate of speed heading north, collided with him.
The now deceased individual was thrown into the air and then fell onto the road, resulting in bodily injuries. The car’s driver didn’t stop following the accident.

Public-spirited individuals came to the man’s aid and transported him to Diamond Diagnostic Hospital, where a doctor declared him dead upon arrival.
The body of 34-year-old Singh was taken to the Memorial Garden Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Subsequently, on May 2, 2024, acting on information received, traffic ranks from the Division went to South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, home of a 25-year-old police constable. He was told of the allegations and arrested.

He later took the ranks to an area in Caneview, where the car involved in the accident was found hidden under some bushes.

The vehicle was taken to Providence Police Station for examination by a certifying officer. The policeman is presently in custody at Providence Police Station. Investigations are ongoing.