Motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole 

Dennison Edwards, 46, died on Monday after he crashed into a utility pole along the West Canje, Berbice Public Road.

The News Room understands that the accident occurred at about 17:00 hrs Monday.

Edwards of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was reportedly riding his motorcycle (#CK 995) along the public road at a fast rate and lost control of it. He subsequently crashed into a utility pole and fell onto the grass parapet. The motorcycle came to a stop in a nearby trench.

The man is said to have sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body. He was picked up in an unconscious condition by public-spirited citizens and was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was seen and examined by a Doctor on duty, who pronounced him dead.

The man’s body is at the hospital’s mortuary, awaiting an autopsy.

Investigations are continuing.