Kareem Josh Jeffrey, 29, died Tuesday night after he was struck down by a truck on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
The accident occurred around 23:30 hrs. Jeffrey was the rider of the motorcycle, CL 3120.
According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the motor lorry, GAG 6017, was heading west along the public road at a fast rate.
Police said the driver, a 30-year-old resident of South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown claimed that he felt as though the lorry drove over something after which he saw a motorcycle skidding past his vehicle.
As a result, the driver said he stopped and exited the lorry when he observed a man lying on the roadway with injuries.
The Ambulance Service was contacted, and upon arrival at the scene, Jeffrey was pronounced dead.
A breathalyser test was conducted on the driver and Police said no trace of alcohol was found.
He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
