Jadheo Bhimsingh, a 21-year-old motorcyclist and overseas-based Guyanese, tragically lost his life in a collision on the No. 64 Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday afternoon.
According to police reports, the accident occurred around 13:00hrs and involved Bhimsingh and a 60-year-old driver from No. 64 Village. Investigators revealed that Bhimsingh was riding southbound along the eastern carriageway at a high rate of speed on an unregistered motorcycle and without a safety helmet.
He collided with motorcar PKK 5792, which was traveling along the western lane. The force of the impact threw Bhimsingh onto the eastern grass parapet, resulting in multiple injuries. Bystanders quickly assisted, rushing him to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A breathalyzer test conducted on the car’s driver showed readings of 7 and 8 micrograms. The driver is currently in police custody as investigations into the collision continue.
