A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier died yesterday after he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a car on the opposite side of the Houston Public Road.
According to information reaching Stabroek News, 24-year-old Owen Carrington, from Isaacs Street, Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara, was speeding north along the Houston Public Road on his motorcycle, CJ 3815.
He was reportedly riding in a reckless manner and was swerving from one lane to the next. While trying to navigate Rahaman’s Turn at a fast rate and overtaking a vehicle at the same time, the handle of Carrington’s motorcycle clipped a vehicle and he lost control.
As a result, Carrington ….

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