Motorcyclist dies in collision with lorry on Charity Public Road
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Monday along the Charity public road, resulting in the death of 30-year-old motorcyclist Troy Singh.
Reports are that the accident occurred at about 14:25h and involved Singh riding motorcycle, CM 6673, and a motor lorry, GDD 5397, owned and driven by a 47-year-old man from the Charity Housing Scheme.
The scene of the accident
According to the lorry driver, he was travelling westbound on the Charity public road when Singh was approaching from the opposite direction at a high speed. The driver stated that as he made a right turn, Singh suddenly lost control of his motorcycle, which skidded on the road and collided with the front of the lorry.
The driver immediately picked up the unconscious Singh and rushed him to Charity Cottage Public Hospital but he was pronounced dead.
The lorry driver was subsequently arrested and taken to Charity Police Station, where he remains in custody as investigations continue.
