A 20-year-old motorcyclist died on Saturday night after his motorcycle collided with a car on Edinburgh Public Road, East Bank Berbice.

Adriano Anthony, of New Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, succumbed to his injuries at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was taken for medical treatment following the crash, which occurred at about 7:50 p.m.

Police said initial investigations indicate that Anthony was riding motorcycle CR 6077 south along the eastern driving lane of Edinburgh Public Road, allegedly at a fast rate of speed.

The motor car, PJJ 8613, driven by a 22-year-old man from Lochaber Village, West Canje, was reportedly stationary on the western side of the road when it allegedly made a sudden left turn into the motorcycle’s path.

The motorcycle collided with the left side of the car, throwing Anthony onto the road and leaving him with injuries to his body.

He was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where a doctor examined him. However, he died while receiving medical attention.

Anthony’s body is at the hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Police said a breathalyser test conducted on the car driver recorded a reading of zero. The driver remains in custody, assisting with the investigation.