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Venezuelan biker killed in crash at Lamaha Street
Venezuelan Biker, Luis Natera killed in crash at Lamaha Street
Kaieteur News- A Venezuelan biker was killed and his female pillion rider seriously injured following a crash on Thursday night at the intersection Lamaha and Camp Streets, Georgetown.
Dead is Luis Natera, 21, of Lot 92, Second Street, Albertown and hospitalized is Yohennis Moya, 25, of First Street Kingston.
According to police, a Silver Honda Vezel crashed into their bike around 20:53hrs.
Natera and the car were reportedly crossing the intersection at the same time when the crash took place. Natera was crossing Lamaha from north to south while the car was crossing Camp from west to east.
“…The traffic light was on flash mode and motor car PAG 2470 failed to stop to ensure the traffic was clear (and) drove through the traffic light at the intersection colliding with motor cycle CM 8134” traffic police reported.
Natera and Moya landed in an empty lot south of intersection following the impact.
A motionless Natera was seen in a cell phone recorded video bleeding from the head. His left foot was almost severed off. A short distance away Moya grunting in pain and bleeding too from injuries to her head and body.
Police took them to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where Natera was pronounced dead and Moya admitted.
Meanwhile, the Honda Vezel’s driver, a 19-year-old man, is in police custody. As per protocol police conducted a breathalyzer test on him but no trace of alcohol was found in his body.
Investigations continue.
(Venezuelan biker killed in crash at Lamaha Street)
- Albertown, Georgetown, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Kingston, Lamaha and Camp Streets, Venezuelan biker
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