2 die in Berbice, Georgetown accidents

Two separate fatal accidents occurred Thursday in New Amsterdam, Berbice, and in Georgetown.
Police in Berbice are investigating the fatal accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Thursday afternoon in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Dead is Daniel North of 8th Street, Islington, Greater New Amsterdam.
According to the police, at the time he was the rider of motorcycle CP 1385. The other vehicle involved was motor car PLL 6600, driven by a 56-year-old man from Lancaster Village, Corentyne.
According to initial police investigations, the motor car was travelling north along the western driving lane around 16:30h when the motorcycle emerged from an access road on the western side of Stanleytown Public Road. The motorcycle was reportedly proceeding at a fast rate when it collided with the left front side of the car.

North was picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment.
The driver of the motor car was also taken to the same hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, reports say that a cyclist was crushed to death at Lamaha St and Vlissengen Road in Georgetown on Thursday. However, up to press time, no police release has been issued regarding the incident.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.