POLICE are investigating a hit-and-run fatal accident which occurred on Wednesday at about 13:30 hours, on the Supply Public Road, East Bank Demerara, that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Alex Persaud of Timehri, East Bank Demerara.

The fatal accident involved motor lorry GAC 5784, driven by 30-year-old David Ragnauth of Kalicharran Road, Soesdyke Village, East Bank Demerara, a statement released on Thursday said.

“According to investigations so far, Alex Persaud was heading South along the eastern side of the Supply Public Road, after exiting from motor lorry GAK 9080. At the time, motor lorry GAC 5784 driven by 30-year-old Ragnauth was proceeding south along the eastern lane at a fast rate, and collided with the right-side front portion of motor lorry # GAK 9080 and further collided with Persaud.

Ragnauth failed to stop after the collision, continued driving further south, and fled the scene.

As a result of the crash, 23-year-old Persaud sustained injuries to his head and body. He was picked up in an unconscious state by public-spirited citizens and taken to New Diamond Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor,” the police said in its statement.

Further, it was stated that motor lorry GAC 5784 was subsequently found locked and abandoned at Sarah Johanna.

“Subsequently at about 19:30 hours last evening (Wednesday), 30-year-old David Ragnauth was apprehended at the Demerara Harbour Bridge overpass, during a police operation.

“He remains in custody at the Providence Police Station,” the
police said.