Linden fatal accident: Motorcyclist was allegedly speeding before crash – Police

The motorcyclist who died following a late-night collision on Amelia’s Ward Public Road on Saturday afternoon in Linden was allegedly travelling at a fast rate of speed at the time of the accident, according to police.

Trevor Daniels, of Kairuni along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon while receiving medical treatment, one day after the crash. Police in Regional Division 10 (Linden) reported that the accident occurred at about 22:40h on Saturday and involved motorcar, PXX 5812, driven by a woman of Central Amelia’s Ward and motorcycle, CP 8031, which Daniels was riding. Initial enquiries indicate that Daniels was proceeding east along the northern side of the roadway when the motorcar exited a northern parking lot and entered the public road, resulting in a collision with the front of the motorcycle. Investigators have alleged that the motorcyclist was travelling at a fast rate of speed at the time. As a result of the impact, Daniels was thrown onto the roadway and sustained severe injuries. Public-spirited citizens transported him in an unconscious state to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was examined and admitted in a critical condition. Police said he later succumbed to his injuries at about 17:30h on Sunday. A breathalyser test conducted on the driver of the motorcar showed that there was no alcohol in her system.

Investigations are ongoing
The fatal crash comes amid repeated warnings from traffic officials about excessive speeding, particularly along public roads and other highway corridors. In recent months, senior traffic ranks have cautioned that speeding remains one of the leading contributors to serious and fatal accidents across the country, especially during late-night hours when roads are less congested, and drivers tend to increase speed. Police and other officials have consistently urged motorists and motorcyclists to adhere to speed limits and exercise greater caution when approaching junctions, entrances and exits from parking areas, noting that split-second decisions at high speeds often result in devastating consequences.