Le Destin accident victims were going for ride with friends

Shar Scott

The two youths who died on Sunday after collisions along the public road at Le Destin, East Bank Essequibo, were both going for a ride with friends, their families say.

Shar Scott and Makel Jones, who were both riding motorcycles, died after collisions with a car.

The Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean, previously told Stabroek News that the accident occurred when a car, PXX 9662, and a motorcycle collided around 4.30 pm. A second motorcycle later crashed into the car.