A Corentyne man succumbed yesterday to injuries after a collision along the Corriverton Public Road just around midday.
Dead is David Rose, 67, of Lot 69 Race Course Eliza Mary, Spring-lands, Corentyne, who was riding motorcycle CG 8848 at the time of the collision.
According to information gathered, the accident happened along the Scottsburg Corriverton road just before 1 pm and involved motor van GTT 3548 owned by Sterling Products which was being driven by a 23-year-old of Reliance, East Canje Berbice, and Rose’s motorcycle which had pillion rider Shenezia Rose, 25.
A report from the police said that initial investigations revealed that the motorcycle was proceeding north along the western drive lane while the motor van was also proceeding in the same direction behind the motorcycle. It is alleged by the driver of the motor van that the rider of the motorcycle made a sudden right turn across the road into the path of the motor van resulting in a collision.
As a result, both the rider and pillion rider fell on the road and sustained injuries. They were both picked up by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital where the man succumbed while receiving medical attention.
The woman remains hospitalized and her condition is listed as stable.
As of yesterday afternoon, police said the driver of the motor van remained in custody assisting with the investigation.
