A motorcyclist and his pillion rider died on Saturday after a vehicle swerved into their path, striking them, and then ended up in the trench on the Hampton Court Public Road, Essequibo Coast.

Dead are Aroon Persaud, 22 and Narine Persaud 44, both of Sparta, Essequibo Coast.

Police in a statement on Saturday evening said that at around 4:15 pm the victims were on a motorcycle ridden by Aroon Persaud when it is alleged that the driver of jeep PJJ 5407 which was proceeding in the opposite direction swerved into the path of the bike and struck down the victims.

Both vehicles ended up in a trench as a result of the collision.
Aroon Persaud died on the spot while Narine Persaud succumbed while receiving medical attention.
The driver of the jeep is in police custody assisting with the investigations.