FORMER Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Rear Admiral and Attorney at Law, Gary Best, said he desires no special treatment and expressed how devastated he is after his vehicle crashed into former national cyclist, Jude Bentley, early Saturday morning.

Best communicated his feelings through Rickford Burke. Burke wrote in a letter to the press that, on Saturday, there was an unfortunate accident on the Rupert Craig Highway. “A vehicle driven by former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Rear Admiral and Attorney at Law, Gary Best, collided with famous cycle champion, Jude Bentley, causing Mr. Bentley’s death.”

Burke said he spoke with Rear Admiral Best whom, he said, is “devastated.” “He is co-operating fully with the police. The investigation is proceeding according to the law and police protocols that govern such accidents. No special treatment is being accorded to Rear Admiral Best and neither does he wish such treatment,” Burke wrote.

Burke said Best regrets this most tragic and horrific accident, and has asked that he expresses his deep sorrow at the passing of Mr. Jude Bentley — a national hero, talented sportsman, and extraordinary role model to the young people of Guyana. “Rear Admiral Best expresses sincere condolences to Mr. Bentley’s family and friends, and will continue to keep them in his prayers,” Burke wrote.