A ROAD accident on Sunday night along the Fort Canje public road has claimed the lives of two young motorcyclists from East Canje, Berbice.
The deceased have been identified as Junior Malcolm Matthews, 25, of Sheet Anchor, and Stephen Tiloo, 29, of Reliance Settlement.

According to police reports, the fatal collision occurred around 20:55 hours on June 15, 2025, when the motorcycles—JSP 1, ridden by Matthews, and CP 768, ridden by Tiloo—were travelling in opposite directions at reportedly high speeds.

As they approached each other, the two motorcyclists collided head-on, causing both to fall violently onto the roadway.
Investigators confirmed that neither rider was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the crash.

Public-spirited citizens rushed to the scene and transported the injured men to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where they were both pronounced dead on arrival.

Their bodies are currently at the hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is pending.

Police have launched a full investigation into the incident, which adds to growing concerns about reckless riding and helmet use among motorcyclists in the region.

Authorities are urging all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic safety regulations to prevent further loss of life.