A police officer has been taken into custody following a tragic incident on the Mon Repos Public Road in East Coast Demerara, Guyana. Early Tuesday morning, the officer, identified as a Lance Corporal stationed at the Ogle Police Outpost, struck and killed a pedestrian while driving his vehicle, registered under license number PAC 9262. The victim, identified only as ‘Soath,’ was crossing the road when the collision occurred. According to the Guyana Police Force, the officer underwent a breathalyser test, which revealed no traces of alcohol. He is currently under close arrest as investigations continue. Authorities reported that the vehicle was traveling west along the northern drive lane when the pedestrian suddenly ran into its path from the south. The impact caused severe injuries to Soath, who was rushed to Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation but later succumbed to his injuries. His body is now at the hospital’s mortuary, awaiting identification and a post-mortem examination. The incident has sparked public concern, with calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.