(Kaieteur News) – News of a fatal incident disrupted a wedding celebration on Sunday at Cotton Tree Village, West Coast Berbice, as relatives of a 78-year-old man received details that he was involved in a vehicular accident and was left lying on the road.

Kundal Persaud, a pensioner of Lot 51 Bacchus Street, Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, lost his life after he was reportedly struck from his electric bicycle while on his way from a wedding reception on Sunday evening, his relatives confirmed to Kaieteur News on Monday.

Esther Persaud, one of his daughters, said her father prepared himself for the occasion close to nightfall. She said he was reluctant to go, citing health concerns, but decided eventually to proceed to the family event to show his support.