The police are conducting investigations into a hit and run fatal accident that occurred on August 01, 2021, on the 22 Bel Air Public Road, West Coast Berbice, in which pedestrian Withfield James, 55, of 22 Bel Air Village, lost his life.
Information received has led to a Police Constable, who is stationed in that Regional Police Division, being placed under close arrest.
His motorcar was found to have been damaged consistent with a motor vehicle accident, which is suspected to be the hit and run fatal accident.
The motor car has been impounded as investigations continue.
