Three die following accident at Perth, driver arrested

An accident occurred at around 18:40 hrs on Friday on the Perth public road, Essequibo Coast, resulted in the deaths of three individuals while leaving another seriously injured.

The incident involved a motor car, #HB 7377, owned and driven by 69-year-old Ezekiel Stanuel, a farmer from Lot 39 Public Road, Dartmouth Village. Two motorcycles were also involved in the collision. The first motorcycle, #CN 6561, was driven by 62-year-old Leon Marks, from Lot 214 Hoppie Street, Dartmouth, who was accompanied by 28-year-old pillion rider Reion Alphonso from Lot 660 Charity Extension Scheme.

The second motorcycle was driven by 18-year-old Davenand Bernard of Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast.

According to initial investigations, motor car #HB 7377 was travelling north along the western driving lane when the driver reported seeing a motorcycle approaching at high speed in the opposite direction. The motorcyclist was described as having a loud engine noise and bright headlights, which impaired the driver’s visibility.

In a bid to avoid a potential collision, Ezekiel Stanuel slowed down and stopped the vehicle. However, another motorcycle, heading in the same direction as the car, overtook it and collided head-on with the first motorcycle, which was heading in the opposite direction. The crash resulted in a loud impact followed by an explosion, causing both motorcycles to become engulfed in flames.

The pillion rider, Reion Alphonso, was thrown onto the windshield of the car and subsequently onto the roadway, along with the two motorcyclists. All three individuals received severe injuries.

Davenand Bernard, who had fallen near his motorcycle, suffered significant burns to his upper body. Leon Marks, who was found unconscious, was rushed to the Oscar Joseph Hospital (Charity), where he was declared dead. His body is currently in the hospital’s mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Davenand Bernard was taken to the Suddie Public Hospital, where he was also pronounced dead. His body is now at the hospital mortuary, pending post-mortem.

Reion Alphonso was initially treated at the Oscar Joseph Hospital, where he was admitted before being referred to the Suddie Public Hospital. Despite efforts to stabilise him, he tragically succumbed to his injuries and passed away while receiving care. His body is currently at the hospital mortuary, also awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The driver of the motor car, Ezekiel Stanuel, was arrested and taken into custody at the Anna Regina Police Station. He is assisting with ongoing investigations into the incident.