Motorcyclist, 23, dies after crashing into tree

Chris Ramchan, a 23-year-old motorcyclist of Tapakuma Lake, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam), died early Sunday morning after he crashed into a tree along the Tapakuma Trail.

Police Headquarters said Chris and his brother were riding on separate motorcycles along the trail at about 01:00 hr Sunday.

Chris, who was riding motorcycle # CM 6457 ahead of his brother, collided with a tree and fell onto the trail receiving injuries.

His brother recounted that he was some distance away, and his brother’s motorcycle tail lights were visible but then suddenly disappeared. When he got closer, he noticed his brother lying next to the said motorcycle.

Chris was then taken to the Suddie Public Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.

The body is currently at the Suddie hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination. Investigations are ongoing.