A road worker died yesterday evening on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway. Savvas Ioannou, 70, was placing traffic cones. He was working on roadworks. A private car hit him. This happened near Moni village. It was about 7:25 PM. The area had poor lighting.
Police are investigating the accident. The driver was 37 years old. He lost control of his car. The car hit a warning sign. Mr. Ioannou was badly hurt. He died at the scene. The driver had small injuries. He was tested for alcohol. He did not have any.
Marios Charalambous leads the Limassol Traffic Police. He said they are checking all details. Signage was present at the location. This information is important. The illuminated arrow was working. Police are trying to find out why the driver lost control.
This sad event raises road safety concerns. It is especially important near construction. Warning signs were working. However, the poor road lighting might be a reason. Investigators are looking at the driver's speed. They also check his reaction time.
Police are also examining a van. Mr. Ioannou was using this van. They want to understand what happened. They are looking for more witnesses. They will also watch any camera footage. This death reminds us of the dangers. It shows the risks for road workers. The investigation will help improve safety.