Pedal cyclist died after colliding into motor car at Berbice

Berbice : Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, involving motorcar PRR 9091 driven by a 18-years-old resident of Fryish, Corentyne and pedal cyclist Lalta Jagmohan, 30yrs, a Cane cutter of Sand Reef, Albion, Corentyne, Berbice (deceased).

The police confirmed today that the car was proceeding east along the northern driveway when the cyclist who was also proceeding in the said direction but on the southern side of the road, allegedly rode in the path of the vehicle and collided.

He was picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to the Port Morrant Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver who passed a breathalyzer test is in custody assisting with the investigation. This morning, a post-mortem examination was conducted and the cause of death was given as; fractured skull and brain hemorrhage.