Motorcyclist dies, minibus driver hospitalised after collision on Linden Highway

An accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old motorcyclist and left a minibus driver hospitalised on Monday night following a collision along the Moblissa Public Road, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

The fatal crash occurred at approximately 22:00hrs and involved three vehicles: a green and silver minibus (registration number BRR 8331), a white motor car (PXX 3747), and a motorcycle (CL 7080). The minibus, owned by Vibert Amsterdam, was being driven at the time by 54-year-old Maurice Meredith, a Guyanese man of African descent residing at Lot 84, 1st Alley, Wismar, Linden.

Initial police investigations reveal that the minibus was heading south along the eastern side of the Moblissa Public Road at an allegedly excessive speed when the driver reportedly lost control. The vehicle veered onto the western lane, directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle ridden by Markind Jackson, a 39-year-old from Silver Hill Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

The impact of the collision forced both the motorcyclist and his vehicle into a stationary white motor car parked on the western side of the road, facing north. The car is owned by Alonso Cornelius, a 53-year-old man of mixed ancestry residing at Lot 4603, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden.

Both the motorcyclist and the minibus driver sustained injuries. Jackson was reportedly picked up in an unconscious state by a passing vehicle and rushed, along with Meredith—who was semi-conscious—to the Linden Hospital Complex, escorted by police officers.

Tragically, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead on arrival by medical staff. The minibus driver was admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit, where he remains under police guard for observation.

The body of the deceased has since been transported to the Pensioners Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is pending.

Authorities have confirmed that investigations into the incident remain ongoing.