A miner of Bagotville, West Bank Demerara (WBD), has lost an eye after he fell off his motorcycle at Tiger Creek Trail, Cuyuni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Injured is 38-year-old Calvin Daniels.
Injured: Calvin Daniels
According to Police, the miner was in the company of a friend when the accident occurred around 08:30h on Wednesday. Reports are the two men were proceeding at a fast pace east along the trail on separate motorcycles when Daniels reportedly lost control of his bike and fell to the trail.
The injured man’s friend told Police that he was riding behind his friend when he saw him fall and he rushed to his aid. He said that Daniels appeared unconscious.
He was picked up by his friend and public-spirited citizens, and rushed to the Bartica Regional Hospital.
It was then it was discovered that Daniels had lost an eye and was in critical condition.
The miner was later transferred to the city and was currently a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Up to press time on Saturday, Daniels was said to be in stable condition.
When Guyana Times contacted Regional Commander Linden Lord, he confirmed that the man’s friend was in custody and was assisting with investigations.
