Fatal accident on Beetham Highway

AN accident on the Beetham Highway just after 5 am caused a traffic nightmare for drivers entering Port of Spain on January 23.

Reports say a driver heading west hit a homeless man who was trying to cross the highway.

The homeless man died of his injuries. The driver is currently assisting police with their inquiries.

Up to 7.30 am, the westbound lane of the highway was blocked off by police, causing gridlock traffic. It was cleared by 8 am.