An unidentified cyclist was killed Wednesday evening after a minibus bearing registration number BKK 9004, overtook another vehicle and slammed into him on the Inner Bagotville, Canal Number 1, West Bank Demerara Public Road.Reports indicate that the mangled body of a male East Indian was retrieved several feet onto the parapet and was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital by a public-spirited citizen. The accident occurred at 19:30hrs.

One resident in the area said he heard a loud sound but thought it was a minibus that fell into a pothole, but upon inquiry he discovered it was a collision between a man on a BMX bicycle and a Route 31 minibus.
Another resident said he was told that the minibus driver was informed of the danger of overtaking another vehicle as a cyclist was in danger but he paid no heed.
“The man said he tried to slow down and position himself more at the centre of the road because he realise if the minibus overtake him the cyclist would be in danger, but the minibus bore through,” he said.

Residents collectively agreed that the area needs street lighting since many persons were injured there due to accident.
“This place needs lights, plus the cycle didn’t have any proper lights on it and this place really dark in the nights,” another resident said.