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Motorcyclist killed in Craig accident
A 47- year-old East Bank Demerara (EDB) resident met his demise on Friday around 23:45hrs while on his way home from work.
picture of Dhanraj Budhram
The victim has been identified as Dhanraj Budhram of Lot 1380 Bellwest Housing Scheme W.B.D. At the time of the accident the victim was riding a motorcycle with registration number CJ5890.
According to police sources, the other two vehicles that were involved in the accident are motor car PEE2203 which at the time was being driven 31-year-old Leonard Juan, of Lot 9 Diamond, Junior Staff Compound, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and a car driven by 27-year-old Quacy DeCunha of Lot 12 Supply, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Kaieteur News understands that at the time of the accident motor cycle CJ5890 was proceeding north along the Western side of Craig Public Road in front of motorcar PEE2203.
According to the driver of motorcar PEE2203 a silver-coloured motorcar which was proceeding south along the Eastern side of the road drove onto the western lane and into the path of the motorcycle.
As a result of the collision Mr. Budhram fell off his motorcycle and onto the surface of the road. He was bleeding profusely from his mouth and there were bruises and laceration on other parts of his body.
After the accident Mr. Quacy DeCunha fled the scene while the other driver along with public spirited persons rushed the injured man to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where he was pronounce dead on arrival.
Mr. DeCunha later turned himself in at the Grove Police Station in the company of his lawyer.
Budhram leaves to mourn his wife and five young children. The matter is being investigated
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