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Grief over 17-Year-Old's Death in Nicosia - 54-Year-Old in Custody

Published March 1, 2026, 12:06
Grief over 17-Year-Old's Death in Nicosia - 54-Year-Old in Custody

Deep grief prevails over the death of 17-year-old Ioannis Nikolaou in a fatal traffic accident in Nicosia. The 54-year-old driver of the car that collided with the unfortunate young man's motorcycle was arrested and placed in 4-day custody, as he was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol with a reading of 63μg instead of the limit of 22μg. Nicosia Traffic Police continue their investigations to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. The incident occurred on Stavraetou Street in Strovolos.