An accident in Chaguanas on Friday night has claimed the life of an unidentified man, who was trying to run across the Solomon Hochoy Highway.
The incident took place around 8.25 pm on the southbound lane near Seereeram Brothers Ltd.
Police reports state that a 48-year-old fireman from San Juan was driving his silver Ford Everest car along the highway, when the unidentified man of East Indian descent ran in a westerly direction across the roadway.
The man came into contact with the car and died instantly.
Freeport police and officers of the Highway Patrol Unit responded along with a district medical officer, Dr Alyah.
Anyone with information about his identity can call the Freeport police station at 673-0026 or any police station.