Motorcyclist dies after collision at South Dakota Race Track

A 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Saturday afternoon following a collision with a race car on the South Dakota Circuit at Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The deceased has been identified as Richard La Cuise of Timehri South Dakota Race Track Area, East Bank Demerara. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 17:30 h and involved a Honda motor racing car, owned and driven by 49-year-old Andre Rochford of Herstelling, EBD. Investigations revealed that Rochford was testing his car around the circuit when, upon negotiating a turn into a straight section of the track, he observed a motorcycle on the left side of the track. Police said the motorcyclist began swerving in and out of the car’s path, leading to a collision. As a result, La Cuise was thrown onto the track and sustained multiple injuries to his body.
Rochford reportedly stopped and picked up the injured man, taking him to the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Medical Centre, where he was examined and treated by a medic. He was later transferred by ambulance to the New Diamond Regional Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries around 20:15h while receiving treatment. La Cuise’s body was subsequently escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination. Rochford was arrested following the incident. Police said a breathalyser test was administered, which showed no trace of alcohol in his system. He remains in custody at the Madewini Police Outpost assisting investigators. An investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing.