Eighteen-year-old Nayomi Singh, who died on Sunday in a fatal collision along the Riverstown Public Road, Essequibo Coast, had allegedly veered into the path of a motorcyclist, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said.
This publication had previously reported that Singh, of Huis t’ Dieren, who was driving a motor car, reportedly lost control after trying to avoid hitting an alleged reckless motorcyclist, before crashing into a utility pole.
In an update on Monday night, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said initial investigations revealed that Singh’s motor car PXX 3695 and motorcycle CP 7725, ridden by a 24-year-old man from Pomona Housing Scheme, were travelling in opposite directions along the Riverstown Public Road when the accident occurred around 17:00 hrs.
The motorcyclist has told investigators that the car veered into his path, resulting in the collision. Following the impact, the car slammed into a utility pole, spun several times and came to a halt on the roadway.
Singh sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Police reported that the motorcyclist attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended shortly after.
He remains in custody, assisting with the investigation, and has refused to submit to a breathalyser test.
Both the motor car and motorcycle have been lodged at the Suddie Police Station for examination. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed as investigations continue into the circumstances that led to the teen’s death.
