Elderly motorcyclist dies in crash at Long Creek

– 78-year-old was not wearing helmet

An elderly motorcyclist lost his life Sunday afternoon following a crash at Long Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Winston Hibbert of Lot 181, Long Creek Village.
The fatal incident occurred around 15:30h, and involved a black and red motorcycle bearing registration number CG 8545, which was owned by Alwin Hibbert and being ridden at the time by the now-deceased.
According to police investigations, Hibbert was heading north along the western lane of the highway at a fast rate when he reportedly lost control of the motorcycle and collided with a concrete kerb on the western side of the road. The impact flung him from the motorcycle, causing severe injuries to his head and body.
Residents of the area told police that Hibbert had earlier attended a funeral in the community, where he was seen consuming alcohol before leaving for home. They also confirmed that he was not wearing a safety helmet at the time of the crash.
He was picked up from the scene in a semi-conscious state by passers-by and transported to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was examined by a doctor. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment.
The body has since been taken to the Linden Hospital Complex Mortuary, where it is being held pending a post-mortem examination.
Police investigations are ongoing.