Family members of Laikram Bandine, the motorcyclist who died in a fatal accident on Sunday night in East Canje, Berbice, are calling for a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Investigations are ongoing into the accident, which occurred on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at approximately 22:20 hrs on Garrison Road in East Canje, Berbice.
The incident involved a motor car, license plate number PAF 5919, owned and driven by Ravindra Stanley, a 43-year-old resident of Patentia, West Bank Demerara. Mr. Stanley is a Police Superintendent and the Deputy Commander for Regional Division #6, stationed at the New Amsterdam Police Station.
The second vehicle involved was a motorcycle, license plate SLP 2, owned and driven by Bandine, a 43-year-old male resident from Lot 499 Fort Ordinance, East Canje, Berbice.
Enquiries revealed that the motor car was traveling south along the eastern driving lane of the Canje Public Road at a normal speed. The driver signaled left to make a turn onto Garrison Road, located on the eastern side of the road. While on Garson Road, motorcycle SLP 2, which was approaching at a fast rate, lost control. The motorcycle then fell onto the eastern grass parapet before colliding with the left rear fender of motorcar PAF 5919.
As a result of the collision, the driver of PAF 5919 immediately summoned the police. The motorcyclist sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body. At the time of the accident, he was not wearing a safety helmet.
He was picked up in a semi-conscious state by porters from the New Amsterdam Hospital and then transported to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment. His body is at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
The driver of motorcar PAF 5919 underwent a breathalyzer test, which registered a reading of zero. Both the car and motorcycle have been lodged at the New Amsterdam Police Station for examination.
Despite the ongoing investigation, Bandine’s relatives are urging authorities to ensure that the matter is handled transparently and fairly. They are calling for an independent probe to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether all necessary precautions were taken by those involved.
