POLICE are investigating a fatal accident which claimed the life of an unidentified woman of Chinese descent along the Beterverwagting Public Road, East Coast Demerara, on Monday evening.
The accident occurred around 18:45hrs and involved motor car HD 5540, driven by a 45-year-old man of Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
Initial enquiries revealed that the vehicle was proceeding west along the northern driving lane of the southern carriageway of the Beterverwagting Public Road at a reportedly fast rate of speed when it collided with the pedestrian, who was allegedly crossing the roadway.
As a result of the impact, the woman fell onto the road surface and sustained severe injuries about her body.
Police said the driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle, which mounted the concrete median before coming to a stop.
Emergency Medical Technicians responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was examined and pronounced dead.
Her body was later escorted to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits identification and a post-mortem examination.
A breathalyser test conducted on the driver showed no trace of alcohol.
The vehicle has since been lodged pending examination, while the driver remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
Investigations are ongoing.