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Cyprus: Fatal Collision Claims Life of 17-Year-Old - 54-Year-Old Arrested

Published March 1, 2026, 09:08
Cyprus: Fatal Collision Claims Life of 17-Year-Old - 54-Year-Old Arrested

A 17-year-old, Ioannis Nikolaou, lost his life in a traffic accident in Nicosia yesterday evening. The young man was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a car driven by a 54-year-old on Stravrou Avenue in Strovolos. The 17-year-old was transported to Nicosia General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the car underwent a breathalyzer test, which showed a high alcohol concentration in his blood (63μg versus 22μg). He was arrested and detained, while the Nicosia Traffic Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.