57-year-old Frederick Schneider of Friendship Village Corentyne, Berbice met his demise on Thursday following an accident along the No. 23 Public Road.
Based on reports received, the accident occurred at about 14:20h and involved the motorcycle Schneider was driving and a motor lorry, GJJ-6506 that was at the time being driven by a 58-year-old resident of Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice.
Police stated that the lorry was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane when the driver alleged that the motorcycle which was proceeding in the opposite direction made a sudden swerve and into his path.
As a result, the driver of the lorry attempted to avoid a collision but despite his efforts, the front portion of the motorcycle collided with the left side of the truck.
Schneider reportedly fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries to his body and was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver was arrested and is assisting the police with their investigations.
