Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 hrs on Monday, June 23, 2025, along the Number 41 Stanleytown Public Road in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
The incident involved motorcycle #CP 2700, which was owned and ridden by 25-year-old Jamal Hughes of Lot 90 Glasgow Village, East Bank Berbice. Riding pillion was 24-year-old Marashia Dehart of Lot 52 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam. The crash also involved a cream-coloured, unbranded cow—whose owner and address remain unknown.
According to initial investigations, the motorcycle was proceeding south along the eastern driving lane at an alleged high speed. Neither Hughes nor Dehart was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the collision. The motorcycle struck the cow as it was crossing the road from east to west.
The impact caused both the rider and the pillion passenger to be flung onto the roadway, sustaining injuries about their bodies. Public-spirited citizens assisted in transporting them to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Hughes was admitted in a semi-conscious state and treated for head injuries and trauma to other parts of his body. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at around 01:55 hrs.
Dehart was treated for minor injuries and later discharged.
Hughes’ body is currently at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
