Agricola cyclist crushed by overtaking lorry along Rome access road

A 24-year-old pedal cyclist was killed on Thursday after he came into contact with a motor lorry along the Rome Access Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The deceased has been identified as Shawn Roache, a construction worker from Agricola, Greater Georgetown.
The accident involved motor lorry GAK 7143 with trailer TYY 9718 attached, which was at the time driven by a 30-year-old male from Little Abary, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, and the cyclist.
Based on reports, the motor lorry was proceeding along the Rome Access Road behind the cyclist. However, while in the vicinity of Farm/Supply, the driver reportedly overtook the pedal cyclist, and the left-side rear wheel of the trailer came into contact with the rear wheel of the cycle, causing the cyclist to lose control and end up under the trailer, where the wheel ran over his left foot.
Emergency medical technicians were summoned, and the cyclist was examined by a doctor on duty at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A breathalyser test conducted on the lorry driver showed that there were no traces of alcohol in his system. He was nevertheless arrested and is assisting with investigations.