George Theodorou, 96, a permanent resident of London, died in a fatal collision that occurred last night in the province of Larnaca.
The collision happened around 8.10pm. yesterday, on the Rizoelias highway - Kalos Chorio roundabout, in the province of Larnaca. According to the data under examination, the car driven by the 96-year-old man deviated from its course, causing it to go off the road, hit an embankment and overturn in an adjacent ditch.
The 96-year-old was trapped in his vehicle and it took the intervention of members of the Fire Service to extricate him. He was then transferred to the Larnaca General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The exact causes of the 96-year-old's death are expected to be established after the prescribed autopsy, which is expected to be carried out at a later stage.
The Larnaca Traffic Police, which is investigating the causes of the collision, appeals to anyone who may know anything about the road collision to contact the Larnaca Traffic Police at 24-804179 or the nearest Police Station or the Line of Politis at telephone number 1460.