Debe man dies after hit and run accident

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A Debe man who was hit by a car on Tuesday night in San Fernando has succumbed to his injuries.

He has been identified as Barry Assam, 53, also called ‘Jaws’.

The incident took place around 8 pm at Diamond Village near Priam Street.

Police said Assam was crossing the road towards a car that had stopped on the left lane. The car’s left indicator was on.

Another vehicle driving at a fast speed overtook the car and slammed into Assam. The driver never stopped.

Residents put Assam in the tray of a pickup van and rushed him to the San Fernando General Hospital where he was being treated, while listed in a critical condition.

He died on Wednesday.

Guardian Media visited his home yesterday, but no one was there. Investigations are continuing.