A PEDESTRIAN was killed on Saturday night as he attempted to cross the Montrose Public Road, East Coast Demerara.The man has been identified as 46-year-old cattle farmer, Byron Persaud of Vryheid’s Lust, also on the East Coast Demerara. He lived alone and reared cows.

Yesterday, his house was abandoned, while his neighbours were erecting a tent for a wake. They were very reluctant to divulge any information, but said they were just assisting, since he has no relatives around.

Police reported that at about 20:25 hrs on Saturday, pedestrian Byron Persaud attempted to cross the roadway at Montrose, ECD, and was struck down by a motor vehicle.

He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital. The driver of the motor vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.