A motorcyclist and a pillion rider are now dead after the rider lost control of his motorcycle and collided into the front of a motorcar along the Number 79 Public Road last evening.
Dead are Devindra Sampal Lakhraj, 30, of Lot 82 Rahaman Street Corriverton, and Ronny Persaud of Lot 53 Race Course Springlands, Corriverton.
According to information gathered, Naresh Roopchand of Number 77 Housing Scheme was driving motor car, HC 7188 when it is alleged that the motorcycle, which was proceeding at a fast rate collided with the front of the car.
As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist and the pillion rider sustained injuries to their heads and bodies. They were rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital along with the driver of the car.
The two were pronounced dead on arrival, while the driver has since been transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.
According to the police, neither of the deceased was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the accident.
