Father of three killed in road accident

A MAN from Aradippou was arrested yesterday on suspicion causing death by reckless driving after crashing his car and killing his best friend, a father of three in the process.

The man is also being investigated for poaching. Ioannis Paraskeva, 48, was killed instantly when the car he was passenger in veered off the road in the Aradippou-Avdellero area and spun into a ditch at just after 3am yesterday.

The 38-year-old driver managed to escape with minor injuries. He was treated at Larnaca hospital and later arrested and questioned after a loaded hunting rifle was found near the scene.

Larnaca police spokesman Mamas Parpas yesterday said the 38-year-old was being investigated for causing death through reckless driving, hunting outside of the legal season and illegal possession of explosive materials.

The suspect was to remain in custody until this morning, when he will be charged and released to attend court at a later date. Paraskeva’s death has brought this year’s road death toll up to 18,

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