Teenage motorcyclist dies after crashing into Taymonth Manor koker
Devendra Khan
Devendra Khan

A mother of Adventure Sands in Region Two is still coming to grips with the sudden death of her 19-year-old son, who lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and crashed into a koker.

Devendra Khan was pronounced dead at the Suddie Public Hospital moments after the tragic accident, which occurred on Sunday night at Taymonth Manor. From all indications he died by drowning as his body was retrieved from the trench located near the koker.

Amidst tears, Veena Ramesh told this publication that she was in bed when she received news of her son’s death.

She said that when she arrived at the hospital he was already dead.

The woman related that the teen took the motorcycle and went out to the lake. She said that he was already in a motorcycle accident and she had warned him not to ride again.

“Ow! Ah don’t know why God didn’t spare his life again. I can’t believe my son is no more. Why God couldn’t give him another chance? My son, I love him so much,” she wailed.

Khan was his parents’ second son.

According to reports, the accident occurred around 19:00 hours while khan was going at fast rate. He reportedly lost control and crashed into the koker before landing in the nearby trench.

Eye witness Patricia Dhanie related that she heard a loud splashing sound and when she went out to investigate, she saw a motorcycle helmet floating in the water.

Subsequently, residents removed Khan’s lifeless body from the trench.

The police were informed of the accident and ranks later transported Khan to the Suddie Public Hospital where he was examined by a doctor and pronounced dead.

His body is currently at the Suddie Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.

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