A Timehri pedal cyclist died on Monday afternoon following a collision with a motorcycle while riding along the Soesdyke Public Road.
David Grant-Stuart, 44, of Ice House Road, Timehri, East Bank Demerara was in the process of crossing the road when he collided with the motorcycle, the police said.
Investigations have revealed that Grant-Stuart was proceeding north along the western side of the Soesdyke Public Road when he swerved across the road, and turned into the path of the motorcycle bearing registration number CK 2411.
At the time, police said the motorcycle was proceeding south along the eastern side of side of the said road.
The front of the motor cycle collided with the left side of the pedal cycle and both the pedal cyclist and motor cyclist fell onto the road way and sustained injuries. Grant-Stuart was picked up in an unconscious state by the rider of the motorcycle and public-spirited citizens and placed into a motor car.
He was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, East Bank Demerara, where he was examined by a doctor on duty and transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted. He however died whilst receiving treatment.
