THE police in Regional Division 4’B’ are investigating a tragic accident that occurred on March 14, 2025, at approximately 18:05 hrs, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Ronald Lall of Third Street, Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara.
According to police reports, the incident involved a motorcar, PAJ 7247, driven by a 20-year-old police constable from Corentyne, Berbice, and a motorcycle, CP 5320, operated by 17-year-old Sean Bourne of Lusignan Grass Field, East Coast Demerara. Lall was a pillion rider on the motorcycle.

Investigations revealed that Bourne was riding the motorcycle at a high speed along the western carriageway of Eccles Public Road in a zig-zag manner, overtaking vehicles. In an attempt to pass motorcar PAJ 7247, which was travelling north in the eastern lane, Bourne collided with the concrete median that separates the two carriageways.
As a result, Bourne lost control of the motorcycle, causing both him and Lall to fall onto the road surface in front of the motorcar. The driver of the car applied the brakes to avoid a collision, but due to the short distance, he unintentionally drove over both teens, inflicting serious injuries.

Both Lall and Bourne were assisted by the motorcar driver and concerned citizens and rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre for medical attention. Bourne was subsequently referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for further treatment, where he remains in critical condition due to fractured ribs and abrasions.

Unfortunately, Lall was discharged from the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by relatives and transported via ambulance to the Woodlands Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The driver of the motorcar has been taken into custody at the Providence Police Station and is currently assisting with the investigation. Authorities continue to gather evidence and details regarding the accident.