A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on Sunday at One Mile Public Road, Linden, after he collided with a lorry.
Dead is Adrian Andrews, 23, of Lot 112 Wisroc Housing Scheme, Linden.
At the time of the accident Andrews was riding a motorcycle (CK8951) when a M&TC Linden motor lorry (GWW9089), driven by Rawle Stanton collided with him.
According to the police Stanton was proceeding west on the northern side of One Mile Public Road when he stopped to pick up garbage. He then drove off and attempted to turn south across the road but ended up into the path of the motorcycle, which was proceeding east on the northern side of the said road.
As a result of the collision, the front of the motorcycle collided with the right front side of the lorry, causing Andrews to fall into a drain on the northern side of the road where he received head injuries.
He was picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to the Mackenzie Hospital Complex where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A Breathalyzer test was conducted on the driver of the lorry but no trace of alcohol was found.
A Notice of Intended prosecution was served on the driver of the lorry who is in police custody assisting with the investigation.
