July 7, 2023
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A 19-year-old man from Scotland lost his life on the island of Zakynthos in an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) early on Friday. The four-wheeler veered off its intended path and overturned, resulting in a fatal injury to the rider.
His fellow-passenger, a British national of the same age, only suffered minor injuries such as cuts and bruises.
The accident occurred on the Gerakario-Alikana road in the early hours of Friday morning, with the island police informed of the incident at 2:30 a.m.
Speaking to state broadcaster ERT, eyewitnesses said that both individuals involved were wearing helmets and were traveling at a low speed.
According to the same report, the driver attempted a sudden maneuver, causing the ATV to overturn and tragically leading to the rider’s fatal injuries.
Police on Zakynthos are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Each and every summer, foreign tourists die or are injured in accidents with ATV-vehicles.
There have been calls for safety measures before they are allowed to rent such a bike and drive ii on roads they are not used to.