Belleview cyclist dies in accident

Police say that investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 1900h last night on the Bush Lot public road, WCB, and which resulted in the death of motor cyclist Edward Sears, 22 years, of Belleview, WCB.

Investigations have revealed, police said, that Sears was allegedly overtaking a motor vehicle and was struck down by an oncoming motor car. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Fort Wellington Hospital.

The driver of the motor car was tested and found to be over the legal limit in relation to the consumption of alcohol. He is in police custody assisting with the investigations.