A 21-year-old overseas-based Guyanese was killed on Monday afternoon following a collision between an unregistered motorcycle he was riding and a motorcar along the Number 64 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, police have confirmed.

Police said the accident occurred at about 13:00h and involved the unregistered motorcycle, which was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane at a fast rate of speed.

The motorcycle was reportedly being ridden by Jadheo Bhimsingh of Number 63 Village, Corentyne, who was said to be unlicenced and without a safety helmet at the time of the crash.

Investigators reported that the motorcycle collided with motor car PKK 5792, which was travelling along the western drive lane and was being driven by a 60-year-old resident of Number 64 Village, Corentyne. The impact of the collision caused the motorcyclist to fall onto the eastern grass parapet, where he sustained injuries about his body.

Public-spirited citizens quickly responded and transported the injured rider to the Number 75 Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police said a breathalyser test conducted on the driver of the motorcar recorded readings of seven and eight micrograms respectively. The driver has since been taken into custody and is assisting with ongoing investigations.