East Bank Demerara-The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 12:15 today at Farm Public Road, EBD, which resulted in the death of motor cyclist Errol Gonsalves, 50 years, of Croal Street, Stabroek and injuries to pedestrian Harrisa Mohamed, 15 years, of Public Road, Agricola, EBD.
The police said the driver of mini bus BLL 939 was allegedly proceeding along the roadway at a fast rate, when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with the rear of the motor cycle and also struck down the pedestrian.
Errol Gonsalves and Harrisa Mohamed were taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where Errol Gonsalves was pronounced dead on arrival, and Harrisa Mohamed was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where she has been admitted.
The driver of the mini bus is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
