Update below: A 73-year old motorcyclist from Nadur has been seriously injured after being involved in a traffic accident on Tuesday.
Police said that the accident happened at around 5.15pm in Triq San Anard, Xewkija, when the man, who was riding a Honda ANC125, collided with a Peugeot 108 which was being driven by a 29-year old French woman.
A medical team provided first aid at the scene and the man was then taken to the Gozo General Hospital, where he was later certified to be suffering from serious injuries.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Update: Police advised in a further statement that the driver of the car appeared in the Gozo Court this morning charged with involuntarily causing injuries to the motorcyclist, as well driving carelessly and in a dangerous manner.
Having admitted the charges, the presiding Magistrate Simone Grech gave her a conditional discharge for two years and ordered the suspension of her driving licence for three months.
Inspector Josef Gauci led the prosecution.
Photo by Anthony Zammit
2 Comments To "73-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Xewkija collision"
#1 Comment By Anthony George Mario On October 6, 2021 @ 4:22 pm
Colonialism has determined Malta to drive on the left. As I arrived in Australia I rented a car from the Airport and drove safely to my new destinations. When I went to Canada, I did not dare drive because they drive on the wrong side 🙂 The worst and most dangerious are the roundabouts, overtaking and turning on side roads.
I have suggested that some arrows should be drawn on many new roads. The most prominent lines are ‘do not park lines and ‘do not overtake’. They bring most revenue. What if from time to time we see some meters of arrows in the middle of the road/lane for example >>>>>>>>>>> and <<<<<<<<<<< to remind 'right side' drivers that they should adhere to the side we drive on in Malta! The roads leading out if the airport, boat terminals should have these painted signals on the road especially at Roundabouts and maintained regularly. ,
I do not know if these exist in other countries, but do we 'always' have to copy other countries?
#2 Comment By Dietmar Treptow On October 7, 2021 @ 7:43 am
I agree . More Signs and arrows !
People here and Foreigners have always problems with the rights in traffic .