POLICE in Regional Division Three have launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 58-year-old pedestrian, on Friday evening, along the Wallers Delight Public Road, West Coast Demerara.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 18:10 hours when an unidentified silver motor pickup, travelling west along the southern side of the roadway, struck Anand Persaud, who police said had no fixed place of abode.
Persaud sustained severe injuries to his head and body. Public-spirited residents rushed to his aid and transported him to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body has since been taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted.
Investigators are now searching for the driver, who fled the scene immediately after the collision. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the probe continues.