The accident occurred around 11:30 this morning May 20, 2020, at Princetown Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, and has left a pedal cyclist dead.
The victim was identified as Marsha Adiana, 57, of Skeldon Riverside, Corentyne, Berbice.
According to a police report their enquiries revealed that the car HC 8511 was proceeding south along the eastern carriageway reportedly at a fast rate of speed and the pedal cyclist was proceeding north along the western side of the road when the driver allegedly swerved west and collided with the cyclist.
The Police report added, as a result of the impact, the cyclist fell onto the road surface where she received injuries to her body.
The victim was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The 25-year-old driver from Crabwood Creek Corentyne was found below the prescribed alcohol limit and is in custody assisting with the investigation.