Man killed by suspect DUI

(CNS): Updated – Police have confirmed that the 26-year-old man killed in the Seven Mile Beach area on Saturday was Michael Edgington. He was hit by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of the morning as he tried to cross West Bay Road. The 39-year-old male driver, who did not flee, was detained by police following the fatal road collision but has now been released on police bail, the RCIPS said Monday. Shortly after 1.00am 18 December Edington who was from the UK and had recently come to work in Cayman with an accounting firm was crossing the road, close to the Triple Crown, when he was struck by the van.  (Photo by Dennie Warren Jr)

Edgington sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.The 39-year-old driver of the vehicle involved, a white Toyota Town Ace, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence.

West Bay Road was closed for several hours to allow accident investigations to take place. Traffic officers are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. Information can be passed to the Traffic Department on 946-6254, George Town police station 949-4222, or via the Crime Stoppers tip-line 800-8477(TIPS).