Motorcyclist killed in LBI accident

A motorcyclist lost his life on Tuesday night following a collision involving a truck on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
Dead is 29-year-old Kareem Josh Jeffrey of Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.
The fatal accident occurred around 11:30h as Jeffrey was riding a motorcycle, CL 3120, when he was struck.
According to Police reports, the truck, GAG 6017, was traveling west at a fast rate of speed.
The truck driver, a 30-year-old resident of South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, reported to Police that he felt a bump and noticed a motorcycle skidding past his vehicle. Upon stopping and exiting the truck, he discovered Jeffrey lying on the road with severe injuries.
Emergency services were contacted, but Jeffrey was pronounced dead at the scene.
A breathalyser test administered to the driver revealed no presence of alcohol. He remains in police custody as the investigation continues. (G9)