Biker, 23, crashes into tree and dies

The motorcycle being ridden by the man at the time of his death
The motorcycle being ridden by the man at the time of his death

A 23-year-old man met his demise early yesterday morning after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a tree along the Tapakuma Trail in Region Two.

According to a police report, at around 1 am yesterday, Chris Ramchan and his brother were riding separate motorcycles through the trail. The report said that Chris Ramchan, who was ahead of his brother on motorcycle #CM 6457 collided with a tree and fell onto the trail, injured.

Reports are that the deceased’s brother recounted that from his position some distance behind he could see Ramchan’s tail lights but then they suddenly disappeared. Upon getting closer, he noticed Ramchan lying next to his motorcycle.

Ramchan was picked up and transported to the Suddie Public Hospital where he succumbed while receiving medical attention, the police said. The body is currently at the Suddie Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination, and investigations are ongoing.