2-motorcycle collision claims life of Sophia man

Dead: Mikel Blair

A collision between two motorcycles at the intersection of Croal Street and Winter Place, Georgetown claimed the life of 25-year-old Mikel Blair of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown on Thursday evening.
Based on reports received, at the time of the accident, the now-dead man was driving motorcycle CL 9507 while the other motorcycle was driven by Tavel Jonas of Arapaima Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown.
Police stated that the Brickdam Police Station received a report about the accident at Croal Street and Winter Place and as such, several traffic ranks were deployed to the scene.
However, upon arriving at the location, there was reportedly no evidence of a crash.
Shortly after, the police were contacted by Police Outpost at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) informing them that two individuals believed to be involved in the accident were being treated at the institution.
Police found Blair receiving treatment in an unconscious state and despite efforts to save him, he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
On the other hand, Jonas who suffered a fractured right leg was treated for his injuries and admitted a patient. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.