GPL worker dies in motorcycle crash

A Fyrish family is demanding answers following the death of 28-year-old Travis Joseph, who succumbed to injuries on Sunday afternoon after a motorcycle accident along the Fyrish Access Road, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). According to a police release, the incident occurred around 16:10h. Joseph, who was riding a bike with an unknown registration number, was reportedly proceeding north along the western side of the roadway at a fast rate of speed and was not wearing a safety helmet when he lost control and fell.

The police release added that the motorcycle sled into the path of motorcar, PWW 3333, driven by a 63-year-old of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, which was proceeding in the opposite direction. Public-spirited residents rushed him to the Port Mourant Hospital and he was later transferred to the New Amsterdam Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment. A breathalyser test was conducted on the driver recorded no alcohol and he was subsequently released on bail while the motorcar was lodged at the station. However, Joseph’s brother, Troy Joseph, disputes the version initially provided to the family. Speaking to reporters in Berbice, Troy recalled receiving confusing calls while returning home from work in Georgetown. “People kept calling me asking if I know what going on. One cousin say Travis fall off a bike, but Travis don’t ride fast… something wasn’t adding up,” he recounted. He said rushed to the scene and later to the hospital, where his brother had already been pronounced dead. He said that he was able to see the body.

“When I go back to the spot, I find two of my brother’s teeth on the road… All his chest flat… that ain’t come from just a fall,” he said.
Troy claimed that based on impressions on the ground and damage found under a vehicle suspected to be involved, he believes Travis was dragged or ran over.
“The police telling me the bike hit the car… but the bike alone can’t do …my brother chest flat, his teeth out… that ain’t no lil slide.”
He said the family is now trying to obtain surveillance footage from nearby homes.
“We trying to get footage. Somebody promise to send it. We need justice for me brother.” Troy described Travis as a quiet, respected worker employed at Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and being well-known in the community for his calm nature and helpfulness. “Everybody talk good about him… he’s not a bad person, very quiet, humble man.” The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing as they await a post-mortem examination and continue to gather statements.