A police constable attached to the Cove and John Police Station was critically injured early yesterday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle while trying to avoid hitting a horse along the Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Railway Embankment.
The injured rank has been identified as Athea Garnette, 27, a resident of Enmore North, ECD. The pillion rider, Jomo Thompson, 30 of Lot 196 Better Hope South, ECD also suffered injuries.
They were both taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), where Garnette was admitted nursing severe injuries, including swelling to his brain. Thompson left without seeking medical attention.
Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor confirmed the accident, which occurred around 1.30am.
The police said investigations revealed that motorcycle CK 664 was proceeding west along the southern lane of the railway embankment, when the horse which was heading out of Friendship Access Road ventured into its path.
In an effort to avoid a collision, Garnette swerved but lost control of the motorcycle. As a result, both him and Thompson fell on the roadway and suffered injuries about their bodies. They were picked up by public-spirited persons and taken to the hospital.
