Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at about 19:18hrs along Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
The incident involved motor car PAK 2521, driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, and pedestrian Arvindo Mahaballi, 43, of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, who died.
Preliminary enquiries indicate that the motor car was proceeding west along the northern driving lane of the southern carriageway when it collided with the pedestrian, who was reportedly crossing the roadway.
As a result of the impact, Mahaballi sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
His body was escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.
A breathalyser test administered to the driver recorded readings of 0.032% and 0.029% blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
The vehicle has been lodged for examination, and the driver remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
Investigations are ongoing.