An E-biker is the country’s latest road fatality. The accident occurred on Tuesday in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and speeding is said to have been the cause.
The crash involved a motor car and an E-bike. It occurred at about 6:15h along Princess Elizabeth Road and resulted in the demise of 53-year-old Leyland Reece of Smythfield, New Amsterdam.
According to the police, Reece was riding an electric bike when he was reportedly struck down by a motorcar, PAB 2622, driven by a 37-year-old man of Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice.
Dead: Leyland Reece
He was taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital a short distance away by public-spirited citizens in an unconscious condition, where he succumbed to his injuries whilst receiving medical treatment.
Regional Police Commander Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus said the driver of the car appeared to have been speeding at the time.
“What really we know is that the motor car was allegedly travelling at a fast rate of speed along the one-way road and hence the collision and maybe he lost control of the motor vehicle he was driving but the investigation is ongoing,” the Commander told reporters.
According to the police commander, a breathalyser test was conducted on the driver, but no trace of alcohol was found.
“He is in custody assisting us with that investigation. I want to appeal to road users of all categories to ensure that when they are using the road they pay attention to the five ‘C’s and give the approaching traffic the courtesy whether you are turning right, left of going straight. Many of times we have noticed that persons are speeding; they might be late for work, going shopping or elsewhere, we are asking all road users to leave early and use the road with caution and ensure that you look out for your brothers and sisters, not only in Region Six but in other regions where you may be driving your motor vehicle of any class,” the commander said.
Reece, a former nurse attached to the National Psychiatric Hospital, leaves to mourn a wife who is currently overseas and a daughter.
