An early morning collision at North Road and Camp Street, Georgetown on Thursday has claimed the life of a motorcyclist, who was identified as Britton Loyden Alexander, 30, of Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
According to Police, the accident occurred at about 01:10h. It involved motorcar PNN 7200, driven by a 39-year-old of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara and motorcycle CJ 4079.
The motorcycle which was involved in the accident
Based on the investigation, the motorcycle was proceeding west along North Road at a fast rate of speed and on the approach at the intersection of North Road and Camp Street, the traffic light was flashing red in his direction. Reports are that the biker failed to stop and collided with the left front portion of the car which was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane of Camp Street.
As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist was flung some distance, ending up near a concrete fence on the western pavement, where he sustained injuries to his head and body.
The motorcyclist was picked up by a Police Patrol in an unconscious condition and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
The body is at Georgetown Public Hospital’s Mortuary, waiting post mortem. The driver of the motorcar was taken into Police custody, assisting with the investigation. (G12)
