22-year-old Brain Samuel, a private in the Guyana Defence Force is fighting for his life at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was struck down by a motorist at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice.
The motorist also suffered minor injuries and has been admitted to the Fort Wellington Hospital. His only name given is ‘Ramraj’, 65, of 5th Street, Alberttown.
Police stated that ranks of the Joint Services, including the Private, were conducting a road block under” Operation Clean Sweep ” on the Public Road when the motorist who was proceeding along the road allegedly breached the cordon and collided with the soldier.
A breathalyzer test was administered to the motorist and no alcohol was detected in his breath.