Teen motorcyclist dies after slamming into parked vehicle

A teenager died on Friday morning after losing control of the motorcycle he was riding and slamming into a parked vehicle at Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown.

Dead is Elijah Profitt of Craig Street, Campbellville. Reports are that the accident occurred at about 10:30h.
According to Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage, the teenager was not wearing a helmet as he proceeded west along Craig Street at a fast rate of speed. He then lost control of the motorcycle and collided into the right-side rear of a motor pick-up.
As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist received injuries to his head and about his body.
Police said he was picked up in an unconscious state and transported by ambulance to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
When Guyana Times visited Profitt’s home, his family was too traumatised to speak with the media.
However, one of his aunts said the family suffered a great loss because her nephew was “very special.”
She said that the young man was a very respectful and quiet person who was loved dearly by his family.
Investigations into the fatal accident continue. However, it is unclear if the motorcyclist was the holder of a driver’s licence or provisional licence. (G9)