Drunken GDF rank arrested after collision with motorcyclist

A drunken Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rank is in Police custody following a collision on the Belle Vue Public Road, West Bank Demerara, which has left a motorcyclist hospitalised.
The accident occurred at about 21:25h on Saturday and involved motor car PNN 5522, owned and driven by the 36-year-old GDF Sergeant, who resides at Belle Vue, WBD, and motorcycle CK 9418, owned and driven by a 26-year-old of Stanleytown, WBD.
Reports are motor car PNN 5522 was proceeding north on the western side of the road while motorcycle CK 9418 was proceeding in the same direction, from behind, at a fast rate of speed on the Belle Vue Public Road.
The motorcyclist reportedly lost control and collided with the rear right-side bumper of the motor car.
As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist fell onto the road’s surface and received injuries to his face and about his body.
He was picked up in a conscious state by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was seen and examined by a doctor who later transferred him to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted a patient in the hospital’s Male Surgical Ward. His condition is regarded as stable.
The motor car and motorcycle were lodged to be examined by the licensing and certifying officer and the GDF Sergeant was placed in custody at Wales Police Station. Statements were taken and a notice of intended prosecution was served. A breathalyser test was conducted on the driver of the motor car and he was found to be under the influence.
The motorcyclist was unable to be tested due to the nature of his injuries. (G9)