Police probing death of Region 9 motorcyclist

Police are investigating a fatal incident that occurred on Monday morning between 01:00h and 04:00h on the Marudi Trail, which led to the death of 24-year-old motorcyclist, Devon Williams, from Aishalton Village, Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
According to preliminary reports, Williams was riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend along the Marudi Trail at about 01:00h however, after dropping her off at her camp, he proceeded to pick up his stepson. During this journey, it is believed that Williams lost control of the motorcycle and fell onto the road, sustaining injuries to his head and body.
Around 04:00h, a public-spirited citizen found Williams and transported him to the Aishalton District Hospital where he was treated and referred to the Lethem Regional Hospital for further medical care. However, at about 13:30h on Monday Williams arrived at Lethem Regional Hospital, where he was reexamined by a doctor. Despite efforts to treat his head injuries, he died while receiving medical attention.
His body is at the Lethem Regional Hospital’s mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.