Biker, pillion rider die in Corentyne accident

A motorcyclist and his pillion rider died on Tuesday after the rider lost control of the bike and collided with a car along the Number 79 Public Road around 10.30 pm.

Dead are Devindra Sampal Lakhraj, also known as ‘Lil boy’, 30, of Lot 82 Rahaman Street Corriverton, and Ronny Persaud, of Lot 53 Race Course Springlands, Corriverton.

According to information gathered, Naresh Roopchand of Number 77 Housing Scheme was driving motor car, HC 7188, with passenger Mary Devair, 39, of Lot 1 Grant 1805 Crabwood Creek, when it is alleged that the motorcycle which was being ridden by Lakhraj at a fast rate collided with the front portion of the motor car.