The accident involved a pedal cyclist and a motorcycle driven by a police constable and occurred just around 16:20 hrs on Sunday, June 14, 2020, on the No. 68 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
Dead is Malchan “Rasta” Ramdanny, a 47 year old labourer of No. 69 Village, Corentyne.
According to a police report, the pedal cyclist was proceeding north along the western side of the road ahead of the motorcycle. The said motorcycle was a short distance behind a motorcar number unknown, traveling at an alleged fast rate of speed, as the motorcar passed the pedal cyclist, the cyclist reportedly made a sudden turn into the path of the motorcycle in an attempt to cross the road from west to east.
The police report noted that in doing so, the motorcycle collided with the pedal cyclist; as a result, both individuals received injuries and were rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital where the pedal cyclist was pronounced dead on arrival. The 30 year old police constable ,Navindra Jodhan is stationed at Central Police Station and resides at John Street, New Amsterdam.
The police say the constable was treated and referred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention in the A& E Unit; his condition is regarded as serious.