Slipped on Rainy Road... 60s Motorcyclist Dies in Geoje

At 12:14 PM on the 18th, a motorbike skidded on a rainy road, resulting in the death of the rider.

According to the Geoje Police Station in Gyeongnam, a motorbike passing through the Sangdong Intersection in Geoje City slipped on the wet road and collided with a traffic island road curb.

The rider, Mr. A, in his 60s, suffered severe head injuries and died while being transported to the hospital.

At the time of the accident, heavy rain of about 20mm per hour was falling, causing the road to be somewhat flooded.

Mr. A was leaving work early and was not found to have violated any laws such as drunk driving, unlicensed riding, or not wearing a helmet.

The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the accident by reviewing nearby CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.

They also intend to strengthen patrols and public awareness activities to ensure safe driving in rainy conditions.

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