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17-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Accident - Driver Arrested for Drunk Driving

Published March 1, 2026, 09:16
17-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Accident - Driver Arrested for Drunk Driving

A 17-year-old, Ioannis Nikolaou, died in a road accident in Nicosia yesterday evening. The unfortunate young man was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a car driven by a 54-year-old on Stravrou Street in Strovolos. The 17-year-old was transported to Nicosia General Hospital, where his death was confirmed. The car driver underwent a breathalyzer test, which showed a reading of 63μg, exceeding the legal limit of 22μg. He was then arrested and detained. Nicosia Traffic Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.