A 15-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Anse Canot Road, Dennery and died while on his way to hospital, police and emergency officials have confirmed.
The incident reportedly occurred around 10 a.m. Monday (July 11).
Nickle Emmanuel of Green Mountain, Dennery was heading towards an intersection, when he came into contact with a silver vehicle bearing registration number PE 833, pitching him off his bicycle.
A police statement issued late Monday afternoon said the motor vehicle was travelling in an easterly direction when it collided with Emmanuel.
The vehicle was being driven by 43 year old, David Biscombe of Hospital Road, Dennery.
The Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School student sustained serious head injuries. He was transported to the Dennery Hospital where he pronounced dead.
This is the 9th fatal accident for 2016.
Investigations are ongoing.

