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Man dies in accident on eve of brother’s wedding

May 11, 2009 News

On the eve of his brother’s wedding, 69-year-old Walter Wilson became the latest road fatality after being struck by a car near Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara.
According to reports, Wilson, of Blueberry Hill Linden, was attempting to cross the public road at around 23:00 hrs on Saturday when the mishap occurred.
According to a police press release, after hitting Wilson, the driver of the motorcar PKK 7636 left the injured man on the roadway.
Wilson was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he died from massive head injuries.
Police sources told Kaieteur News that the female driver later showed up at the hospital. She has reportedly been detained.
The dead man’s brother, Joseph Wilson confirmed that the tragedy occurred on the eve of his wedding.
Despite this, the relatives yesterday opted to go ahead with the ceremony.

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