Two separate accidents claimed the lives of two motorcyclists over the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, Selwyn Archibald, a 38-year-old resident of Linden, lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a concrete lamp post on the Houston Public Road, in the vicinity of Rahaman’s Park, Greater Georgetown.
Archibald, who was riding motorcycle CK 5480, was travelling at a high speed when he lost control while negotiating a turn, resulting in the collision.
Videos captured at the scene showed the severity of the accident, with Archibald’s leg nearly severed. He was unconscious and emergency medical technicians arrived to transport him to Georgetown Public Hospital for treatment.
Despite their efforts, Archibald succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
In a separate accident on Saturday night at Unity, East Coast Demerara, another motorcyclist lost his life.
Dead: Eone McGarrell
Eone McGarrell, a 26-year-old mechanic from Cottage, Mahaicony, was involved in a collision with a car.
McGarrell, also known as “Joe”, was on his way to Georgetown to meet his uncle when the accident occurred. According to McGarrell’s family, the driver of the car was allegedly speeding and overtaking vehicles when the collision occurred.
After hitting McGarrell, the driver crashed into a utility post. McGarrell did not survive the accident.
The family said upon hearing of the accident, they rushed to the scene and later received the devastating news at the hospital that the motorcyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
Police have since launched an investigation. (G9)
