A sad road accident happened on Sunday in Paphos. A 23-year-old man from Bulgaria, Petko Svetlozar, died. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car. It happened at a busy street corner. This event shows how dangerous roads can be.
Police are investigating the crash. They want to know exactly how it happened. The driver of the car, a 41-year-old man, was arrested. He faces charges for causing death by carelessness. He also faces charges for being in Cyprus without permission.
People saw the accident. Police reports also suggest a big crash. Emergency teams came quickly. Mr. Svetlozar was badly hurt. Doctors tried to save him at Paphos General Hospital. Sadly, he died there.
A woman in the car was also hurt. She went to the same hospital. She was treated and then let go. The car driver also went to the hospital. Then, the police took him to custody.
The car driver might have used drugs. He failed a drug test at the scene. He did not have alcohol in his system. More tests will be done on his samples. His immigration status is also a problem. He was in Cyprus illegally.
The police want to know which drugs he took. They also want to know if the drugs caused the crash. His illegal stay in Cyprus makes the case more complex. Police are asking for help. Anyone who saw the crash should contact them. This young man's death is a reminder to drive safely.