Five children, WBD injured adult hit and run – News Room Guyana

Police are searching for a speeding driver who struck five children and an adult Sunday at Canal Access Road No. 1, West Shore Demerara.

The injured are 3-year-old Mesha Mangar, 8-year-old Rajin and Esha Mahendranauth, 7-year-old Tanesha Mahendranauth, 15-year-old Alana Grant and Lilowattie Barnabas, 29.

Police Headquarters revealed in a statement that the driver of the car was heading west along the south side of the road when he reported trying to overtake two vehicles and losing control and crashing into the children and Barnabas.

The driver fled the scene without assistance.

All victims received multiple injuries to their bodies and were taken to West Demerara Regional Hospital where they are admitted in stable conditions.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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