East Coast Demerara : The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at 2am today at Montrose Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and which resulted in the death of Bennette Beveny, 57 years, of Beterverwagting, ECD.
Investigations have revealed that Bennette Beveny along with pillion rider Alicia Penheiro of Enterprise, ECD, were proceeding along the Railway Embankment on a motor cycle, when it is alleged that a motor lorry which was proceeding in the opposite direction swerved into his path and resulted in a collision.
Bennette Beveny and Alicia Penheiro received injuries and were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where Beveny was pronounced dead on arrival, while Penheiro was admitted for medical attention.
The driver of the motor lorry is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
