Woman Killed by Lorry at Princess Street Intersection

Police are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of 36-year-old Nina Williams.

According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) the incident occurred last night, at approximately, 22:30hrs at the intersection of Princess and High Street.

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The accident involved a Motor Lorry bearing registration number GAC 5056, driven by a 24-year-old man from Coconut Walk, Unity, East Coast Demerara.

Preliminary reports indicate that the Lorry was traveling south along High Street when the collision occurred.

Ms. Williams, who was crossing the street reportedly ran into the path of the oncoming vehicle while she was in the center of the street.

The impact of the collision resulted in Ms. Williams being dragged a considerable distance from the point of impact, resulting in fatal injuries to her body.

Despite the efforts of Emergency Medical Technicians, Ms. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been transferred to the Memorial Gardens Mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Following standard protocol, a breathalyzer test was administered to the 24-year-old driver, revealing a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .00%.

The driver remains in custody assisting with the investigations.