Freeport man killed crossing highway

According to police reports, at about 9 pm, Sayad Ahmed, 33 of Arena Road in Freeport was crossing the highway from north to south near the walkover when he struck by a Ford Ranger. Ahmed died at the scene .

The driver told police he got out of his vehicle and tried to assist Ahmed. A DMO pronounced Ahmed dead .

The driver gave a statement to police .

In light of this latest road fatality, head of Northern Division Snr Supt Mc Donald James is appealing to pedestrians to use the walkovers for their own safety .

Tunapuna police are continuing investigations .