A motorcyclist has become the latest road fatality after he was struck down by a canter at No 64 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday morning.
Dead is 43-year-old Keshwardau Hackie of Lot 8 No 63 Village Corentyne, Berbice.
The motorcycle
Reports are the accident occurred at about 09:00h. The canter truck bearing registration number GYY 4014 was travelling at a fast rate of speed when it came into contact with motorcycle CH 6898.
The smashed windscreen of the canter
Police investigations revealed that the canter was proceeding north along the roadway while the motorcycle was proceeding in the opposite direction, however, the motorcyclist was attempting to ride into a dam when the front of the canter collided with him.
As a result of the impact, the now dead man fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries about his body. He was picked up and taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver of the canter truck, who passed a breathalyser test, is in custody assisting with the investigation.
