The Police say the Constable failed a breathalyzer test following a fatal accident which occurred about 23:40h yesterday. He is now under close arrest as the probe continues.
The accident caused the death of 23-year-old Akemo Anthony of 338 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme.
According to the Police, the accident occurred on Nelson Mandela Public Road in the vicinity of Back Circle, East Ruimveldt.
The Police say their enquiries disclosed that Force minibus PVV 4652 which was being driven by the policeman was proceeding east along the northern carriageway of Mandela Avenue when the deceased who was proceeding in the opposite direction on motorcycle CJ 511, suddenly turned north into the path of the minibus in an attempt to cross into Back Circle Street.
As a result of the impact, the cyclist fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries about his body. He was rushed to the GPHC in an unconscious state where he succumbed to his injuries whilst receiving medical attention.
The body is presently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.