Sadly, a 55-year-old Torrens man has died following a collision on Athllon Drive last week, raising the ACT’s road toll to five for 2024.

About 7:30am on Thursday 23 May, police responded to reports of a collision on Athllon Drive, Wanniassa, between a motorcycle travelling southbound and a red Mitsubishi travelling northbound just before the intersection with Sulwood Drive.

Police and emergency services attended, with ACT Ambulance Service paramedics treating the man – the motorcyclist – at the scene before transporting him to hospital in a serious condition.

Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday 25 May.

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage of the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7755888. Information can be provided anonymously.