Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 21:30 hrs on Sunday at Number 58 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, which resulted in the death of motor cyclist Anthony Persaud, 20 years, of Number 58 Village, Corentyne.

In a release police said that investigations have revealed that Anthony Persaud collided with a horse that was on the roadway. He received injuries and was taken to the Skeldon Hospital and later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he succumbed during Monday.