3 perish in fiery crash in Essequibo Coast

Three men lost their lives in a tragic accident along the Perth Public Road, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Friday evening.
The deceased have been identified as 28-year-old Reion Alphonso of Charity Housing Scheme, 62-year-old Leon Marks of Dartmouth, and 18-year-old Devanand Bernard, of Onderneeming Sand Pit.

The fatal crash, which occurred at around 18:45h, involved motorcycle CN 6561, owned and driven by Leon Marks, another motorcycle, whose ID number is yet unknown, owned and driven by Davenand Bernard; pillion rider Reion Alphonso, and a motor car, HB 7377.

According to police, enquires disclosed that the driver of the motor car, 69-year-old Ezekiel Stanuel of Dartmouth Village, Essequibo Coast, alleged that he was proceeding north along the public road, when a motorcycle proceeding in the opposite direction, was approaching at a fast rate with a very loud bike sound and a bright light, causing his visibility to be reduced.
Another motorcycle was said to be proceeding behind the said motorcar, heading in the same direction
The driver of the motorcar said he slowed down and stopped, and that was when the motorcycle behind him then overtook him and collided with the other motorcycle that was proceeding in the opposite direction.
A loud impact and an explosion occurred with both motorcycles, which were then engulfed in flames.
The pillion rider of the motorcycle with unknown ID was flung onto the wind shield of the motor car and then onto the road way, along with the other two motorcyclists.

The fiery eruption resulted in Alphonso and Bernard sustaining severe burns about their bodies. Marks was pulled from the scene by a resident in an attempt to save him, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
Their bodies were transported to the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital, where Marks and Bernard were pronounced dead on arrival. Alphonso was picked up in unconscious state and transferred to the Suddie Public Hospital but succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
Their bodies have since been taken to the Suddie Mortuary, awaiting post mortem examinations.
Both motorcycles and car were escorted to the Anna Regina Police where they were lodged in order to be examined by a licensing and certifying officer.

The driver of the motorcar was arrested and taken to Anna Regina Police Station where he was subject to a breathalyser test which revealed that he had 5 and 8 micrograms respectively of alcohol in his system. He was then placed into custody assisting with investigation.
Checks were made for CCTV footage but were futile, further investigation in progress.