A Cuban national met his demise early Wednesday morning after he was struck while attempting to cross the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Gerardo Machado Valdivia of Providence, EBD.

Based on reports received, motor car PAG 6631, which was being driven by a 22-year-old man from Hague Front, West Coast Demerara (WCD), was proceeding west along the access road when the pedestrian reportedly attempted to cross the road.