Following a late night collision on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Sunday between a minibus and a motorcyclist, the injured man is expected to undergo surgery while the minibus driver was released on bail. According to information reaching Guyana Times, the driver of the minibus – a Blossom Housing Scheme, Enmore, ECD resident – was released on $40,000 bail on Monday evening while the motorcyclist, Eon Persaud, 35, owner of motorcycle CF 222, is still hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).
This publication was told that Persaud is expected to undergo surgery for the injuries he sustained to his leg. The injured man after regaining consciousness after the accident told investigators that he was proceeding West on the northern side of Industry Railway Embankment, ECD, around 23:30h when the minibus driver swerved out of his lane to overtake another vehicle, thus colliding with his
The minibus involved in the accident
motorcycle and throwing him into the air.
The bus driver’s story however differed, as he told Police that he was proceeding West on the southern side of Industry Railway Embankment when the motorcycle “came out of nowhere” and collided with the right side of his bus.
As a result of the collision, the cyclist fell to the roadway but was picked up and rushed to the GPHC in an unconscious state.
Based on information received, the man sustained injuries to his right leg and hand. Meanwhile, the driver of the minibus who passed a breathalyser test is continuing to assist with the investigations.
