A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on Wednesday night after he lost control of his bike and collided with a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) utility pole along Dennis Street, Campbellville, resulting in his electrocution.
Dead is David Babb, of Lot 31 J Duncan Street, Campbellville, Georgetown.
The accident occurred around 10.55 pm in the vicinity of the Campbellville Fire station.
Babb, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, died at the scene.
Babb was reportedly proceeding west along Dennis Street, Campbellville, allegedly at a fast rate of speed.
While negotiating a bend, he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle, CK 1413, and collided with the utility pole, which is situated on the southern parapet of the road.
As a result, Babb came into contact with a livewire from the utility police and was electrocuted.
Traffic ranks in Georgetown have since launched an investigation into the accident.
