Berbice woman on electric bike dies after being struck by motorcar

Sheron Munroe of Experiment, West Coast Berbice has been killed after she was struck down from behind by a motorcar as she was riding an electric bike along the Experiment Public Road.

The police have said that on Tuesday, at about 08:20h, Munroe was on her electric bike proceeding along the roadway when motorcar PAE 6334 struck her from behind. She fell on the roadway and sustained injuries, while the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a utility pole.
Picked up in an unconscious condition, Munroe was rushed to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital, but succumbed while receiving treatment.
The driver of the motor car and another occupant were treated at the same hospital. The driver has been detained as the investigation continues.