GWI worker killed in 3-motorcycle smash-up in Berbice
An employee of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) was on Sunday killed after being involved in a smash-up involving three motorcycles along the Number 51 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
Dead is Devindra Kumar, 21, of Kilcoy Squatting Area, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Kumar was riding motorcycle CG 7601 while a 24-year-old man, also of Kilcoy, was riding motorcycle CG 9278.
The third motorcyclist has not yet been identified since he rode away from the scene after the crash.
Dead: Devindra Kumar
Police said the three motorcycles were proceeding north along the western driving lane at a fast pace when Kumar, who was riding in front, removed his hand from the handle and turned his head, looking backwards.
He allegedly lost control, fell to the road surface, and rolled about 100 feet before coming to a halt.
The unknown motorcyclist, who had been behind Kumar, allegedly ran over the fallen rider while the rider of motorcycle CG 9278 collided with Kumar’s motorcycle and consequently fell into a nearby trench.
Kumar was picked up by public-spirited citizens in an unconscious condition and taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Residents of the community say Kumar crashed into a door which was removed from a sluice by the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and left dangerously on the road.
Meanwhile, Kumar’s mother, Silvy Balgobin told Guyana Times that Kumar had left home on Sunday morning and he was on his way back home when the accident occurred.
The motorcycle that Kumar was riding at the time of his demise
“It is only on Sundays he would go out, because he works all week,” she cried.
The now dead man’s grandfather Joseph related that Kumar had gone to the Number 63 Beach with his friend. He added that it was on his way back, his grandson met his demise.
After they received information about the accident, relatives rushed to the scene where they saw his bloodied body lying on the roadway. His grandfather noted that from all indications, one of his legs was broken and there was an injury to the left side of his neck while the print of a tyre was on his face.
He was described as an easy-going person. He leaves to mourn his parents, siblings, and other relatives.
