Cyclist dies days after being hit by truck

Two days after being struck by a truck on along the Parika Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), a pedal cyclist succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.
Dead is 45-year-old Collin Mendonza of Hydronie Village, EBE. The accident reportedly occurred at about 12:30h on Thursday.

Collin Mendonza’s body and bicycle on the road after he was struck by the truck

According to Police investigations, the truck, bearing registration number GZZ 2284, was proceeding along the Parika Public Road at a fast rate of speed while the cyclist allegedly rode into the path of the vehicle.
As a result, the pedal cyclist sustained injuries and was picked up by public-spirited persons in an unconscious state and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was treated and later referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Mendonza subsequently succumbed to his injuries sometime around 08:50h on Saturday.
A breathalyser test was conducted on the truck driver but there were no traces of alcohol in his system.
Nevertheless, charges are expected to be laid shortly against the 27-year-old resident of Tuschen New Housing Scheme, EBE.