Uitvlugt smash-up leaves 2 injured

An early morning accident on Sunday at Uitvlugt along the West Coast of Demerara (WCD) has left two people hospitalised, nursing severe head injuries.
The accident involved a minibus bearing registration number PTT 6561 that was being driven by a 47-year-old resident of Zeeburg and a motorcycle that was being ridden by Jamarr Levans, a 21-year-old from Tuschen, WCD, and pillion rider Kayle Livan, a 17-year-old resident of Cornelia Ida, WCD.
According to reports, the minibus was travelling east along the northern side of the roadway while the motorcycle was also heading in the same direction at a fast speed.
It is alleged that the driver of the minibus changed his course, which resulted in a collision. At the time, neither of the young men were wearing helmets.
As such, Levans and Livan fell onto the road where they sustained injuries to their heads. They were picked up by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital.
At the hospital, they were seen by a doctor on duty and later transferred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where they remain patients.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The incident highlights the importance of road safety, especially for motorcyclists, who are often more vulnerable on the roads. It is a reminder to all drivers to exercise caution and follow the rules of the road to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.