A 34-year-old woman, identified as Yolanda John of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, lost her life on Wednesday evening after the motorcycle she was riding collided with a cow along the Elisa Public Road, Essequibo Coast.

The police in Regional Division #2 reported that the fatal incident occurred around 19:30hrs and involved a motorcycle (registration number unknown) driven by 23-year-old Leroy Prince, also of Dartmouth.

John, who was the pillion rider and Prince’s girlfriend, was returning home from work when tragedy struck.

According to a police release, Prince told investigators that while proceeding north along the roadway, he noticed a cow on the western side of the road and swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting it.

“Despite his effort, the motorcycle came into contact with the cow, causing him to lose control,” the police report stated.

John was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained severe injuries. She was picked up and taken to the Lima Regional Hospital, where she died while receiving medical attention.

A breathalyser test conducted on Prince showed no trace of alcohol. The motorcycle has since been lodged at the Anna Regina Police Station to be examined by the licensing and certifying officer.

The 23-year-old motorcyclist remains in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.

A post-mortem examination conducted Thursday by Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh confirmed that John died from multiple injuries consistent with a motor vehicle accident.