Guyana has reached a grim milestone in 2025, with road fatalities climbing to 104, following the tragic death of a 15-year-old schoolboy in Success, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Navindra Mahes, a student of Annandale Secondary School, was struck by a car driven by a 35-year-old female police lance corporal. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the collision happened as Mahes attempted to cross the Success Public Road using a pedestrian crossing. He sustained severe head injuries and a fractured right leg, succumbing to his injuries at 9:56 a.m. while receiving treatment at Georgetown Public Hospital. The driver has been placed under close arrest as investigations continue. This year’s fatality count surpasses the 100 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, underscoring a pressing need for enhanced road safety measures. The incident has reignited public concern over traffic safety and the enforcement of road regulations in Guyana.