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Two brothers were yesterday rescued from the Irving Street canal in Georgetown after they were “pitched” off their motorcycle having been struck by a pickup.The brothers,Derick Brassard Rangers Jersey, Selwyn Lyght, 31, and Rollin Edwards, 33, both of Kitty,Mike Green Red Wings Jersey, were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC),Ryan Callahan Lightning Jersey, where they received treatment. Edwards, who was the pillion rider,Shea Weber Canadiens Jersey, appeared to be the more seriously injured of the two.According to information,David Perron Penguins Jersey, the men were proceeding north along Irving Street, heading to Kitty, when a Toyota Hilux pickup drove out of the Lance Gibbs Street and into the path of Lyght,Glenn Anderson Rangers Jersey, causing the collision.The impact of the collision sent both men along with the motorcycle into the canal.An eyewitness said that the driver appeared jaded when he exited the car. He and the vehicle were subsequently taken to the Brickdam Police Station,Jonathan Ericsson Red Wings Jersey, where he continued to assist with investigation. The vehicle has been impounded.A tearful Lyght told Kaieteur News “the man drove out of the street in a speed” and pitched them,Luke Glendening Red Wings Jersey, along with the bike into the canal. “After the vehicle hit us we skate and my bike wheel was under the Hilux’s wheel.”After that,Ted Lindsay Red Wings Jersey, Lyght recalled being in the canal. He is said to be in a stable condition at the GPHC. His brother is nursing a broken leg along with other injuries. |
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