Corentyne biker dies after colliding with parked truck

Burchell Rover

A 23-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital last evening after colliding with a stationary lorry earlier in the day on Number 72 Public Road, Corentyne Berbice.

Dead is Burchell Rover of Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice. According to police, Rover was the rider of motorcycle – CL 3169, when he collided with a parked lorry – GYY 6686, owned by Garuda Transportation.

The police noted that at the time of the accident, Rover was not the holder of a valid rider’s licence.