Police reported that at around 3am this morning, they were informed of a road accident in Triq Tul il-Kosta, Naxxar.
From preliminary investigations, it was revealed that a 35-year-old French man resident of Sliema lost control of his vehicle. He was driving a Honda CB 600 motorcycle, but crashed into a crash barrier.
The man was left stuck in between the barrier, with the motorcycle continuing to skid several meters along the road before hitting trees on thee opposite side.
A medical team convened on site but the man was unfortunately deemed dead on the spot. Investigations are still ongoing as Magistrate Dr Caroline Farrugia Frendo opens an inquiry.
Our condolences to the motorcyclist’s family.
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