Berbice teen killed in hit-and-run accident

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Dead: Haresh Roth
Dead: Haresh Roth

Police are investigating a hit-and-run fatal accident that occurred on the Number 66 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice early Tuesday morning.

Dead is Haresh Roth of Number 69 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. According to Roth’s uncle, Annand, the 18-year-old was last seen on Monday evening when he left to purchase something in the village.

The grieving uncle related to this publication that it was unusual for Roth to leave his Number 69 Village and venture to other villages. The uncle related that he was on his way to the Number 66 Fishery when he heard about and accident.

“I stop at the scene, then me realise was me nephew, me see his whole face is blood and his shirt like it tie up his neck and his pants was down by his foot.” He disclosed that the family believes foul play was a factor in Roth’s death. He is pleading for justice and for the Police to fast-track their investigation in order to bring closure to the case.

Annand noted that the incident has left the family traumatised and very sad as it brought back memories of the passing of Roth’s parents, Walter and Hemwattie, who died 11 and 10 years ago respectively.

Roth was a former student of the Number 68 Village Primary School and was described as helpful and kind. He leaves to mourn his four siblings aged 33, 27, 23 and 14 along with his uncle.

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