A tragic traffic incident resulted in a pedestrian fatality on Thursday morning at the intersection of Verlengde Gemenelandsweg and Benjaminsstraat in Paramaribo. Emergency services responded to a severe collision involving a motor vehicle and a male pedestrian who succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite medical intervention.
Law enforcement authorities have cordoned off the affected area as forensic teams conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Preliminary reports indicate the victim’s identity remains undisclosed pending formal identification and family notification procedures.
Multiple police units are currently engaged in evidence collection and witness testimony gathering to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the collision. Traffic safety officials have implemented temporary diversions to facilitate uninterrupted investigative operations while maintaining public safety protocols.
The Suriname Police Force has issued a public appeal for any witnesses or individuals with relevant information to come forward assisting their ongoing investigation. This incident marks another somber reminder of road safety vulnerabilities affecting pedestrian communities in urban intersections.