Central Trinidad resident Clarence David Macoon, 34, was killed instantly on Saturday evening while attempting to cross the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, near the Preysal overpass. Police reports state that around 6.45 pm, Macoon of Lendore Village, Montrose, Chaguanas, and an unidentified man were attempting to cross the highway when tragedy struck.
The men reportedly crossed the north-bound lane of the highway and were crossing the south-bound lane when Macoon was hit. However, the second man made it safely across. Investigations are continuing.
