Man, 55, killed on road

A 55-year-old man was knocked down and killed on Thursday night while trying to cross the Eastern Main Road, in the vicinity of Mendez Drive, Champs Fleurs. The dead man has been identified as Reynold Samuel, of Quarry Drive, Champs Fleurs.  It is reported that around 8.45pm on Thursday, a green Hyundai Accent vehicle driven by Roland David, of Mount D’or Road, Champs Fleurs, was proceeding in a westerly direction. Police said on reaching Mendez Drive, Samuel attempted to cross the road from the southern side to the northern side. He ran straight into the path of David’s vehicle and police said he died on the spot.

District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr Ruby Chee Lip visited the scene, viewed the body and ordered it removed to the Port-of-Spain mortuary. Sgt Williams of the St Joseph Police Station is continuing investigations.  Also yesterday, a homeless man was knocked down on the Eastern Main Road in the same district. But up to late evening, police said the man had not been identified. They also could not say what condition the homeless man is in. PC Bowen of the St Joseph Police Station is continuing investigations.