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Road toll rises to five after motorcyclist dies

A 55-year-old motorcyclist, from Torrens, has died following a collision on Athllon Drive, Wanniassa, last week. He is the fifth person to die on ACT roads this year.  

At about 7.30am on Thursday the man’s motorcycle, travelling southbound, and a northbound red Mitsubishi collided just before the intersection with Sulwood Drive.

The motorcycle rider was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but died from his injuries on Saturday.

 

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