A British tourist was killed and his friend was left in critical condition after a horror motorbike crash in Bali yesterday morning.
The holidaymakers were riding home from a night out in Buleleng Regency on the Indonesian island when a six-wheeler truck in front of them was said to have suddenly braked without warning.
The Brits, who were riding two motorbikes in the early hours of Wednesday morning, were unable to react in time.
They slammed into the truck’s rear, the impact crushing their rented Honda Vario bikes, before they veered toward the roadside.
The truck driver reportedly fled the scene as passing motorists reported the horror crash to police.
A British tourist was killed and his friend left in critical condition after a horror motorbike crash in Bali
The Brits, who were riding two motorbikes in the early hours of Wednesday morning, were unable to react in time when a truck braked in front of them
Officers arrived at the Singaraja–Seririt road, where they found one tourist, 34, with severe injuries, including wounds on his face, hands, legs, and deep lacerations on his thigh.
He was rushed to the Parama Sidhi General Hospital in Singaraja, where he was declared dead shortly after arrival.
His 32-year-old friend was also seriously injured and is now in critical condition at the BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua in Badung.
Bali is a notorious party destination but is grappling with sky high rates of road accidents, primarily with foreign victims
Iptu Yohana Rosalin Dias, spokesman for the Buleleng Police, said: ‘Based on witness accounts, the truck was heading eastbound when the accident happened.
‘We suspect (the deceased) was unable to control his bike in time and hit the back of the truck. The second rider also collided shortly afterwards.
‘After the accident, the truck immediately continued east and left the scene. We are still investigating the driver’s identity.’
Road accidents are frequent in Bali due to congested roads, poor traffic safety education, and inexperienced riders and tourists unfamiliar with local traffic rules.
Many involve rented scooters crashing into other vehicles in tourist-heavy areas.
