Biker dies after Devonshire Castle accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2030h on December 26, 2011, at Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, and which resulted in the death of motor cyclist Gordon Coates, 38 years, of Henrietta, Essequibo.

Police say that investigations revealed that the driver of motor car PHH 6855 was proceeding along the roadway allegedly at a fast rate, when he lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a turn and collided with the motor cyclist who was travelling in the opposite direction.

Coates suffered injuries and was admitted to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where he succumbed yesterday.

The driver of the motor car is in police custody assisting with the investigations.