KAREEM Powley, 20, of Tucville North, East La Penitence, Georgetown, was killed Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed into a pile of stones on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.
Reports indicate that Powley was the pillion rider on motorcycle with registration, CK 7783, driven by Joshua Mentore, 21, of Pattensen, Sophia, Georgetown.

Enquiries disclosed that the motorcycle was proceeding north on the western carriageway of Nelson Mandela Avenue at a fast rate of speed.

The motorcyclist alleged that a black motorcar, which was proceeding in the said direction to the right side of him, swerved left (west) and caused him to lose control.

He ran off the road and collided into a pile of stone which was on the western parapet of the road. He and the pillion rider fell onto the road surface as a result of the collision and they both received injuries about their bodies.

The pillion rider was picked up in an unconscious condition by the emergency medical technician (EMT) but succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.

He was pronounced dead on the scene and subsequently transferred to the Lyken Funeral Home, awaiting autopsy.

Police said that a notice of intended prosecution was served on the motorcyclist. A breathalyzer test was conducted which revealed no trace of alcohol in his system. He remains in custody assisting with the investigation.