Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident which occurred on Wednesday at about 13:30 hrs, on the Supply Public Road, East Bank Demerara, which caused the death of 23-year-old Alex Persaud of Timehri, East Bank Demerara.
The fatal accident involved a motor lorry, GAC 5784, driven by 30-year-old David Ragnauth of Kalicharran Road, Soesdyke Village, East Bank Demerara.
According to investigations, 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 the 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.
Motor Lorry GAC 5784 was subsequently found locked and abandoned at Sarah Johanna. At about 19:30hrs last evening, 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.
