Police have identified the driver of the sports car as Mohamed Visam Siduqee, 26, a resident of Seenu atoll Hithadhoo. He was arrested in connection with the incident.
A 23-year-old youth died early this morning following a collision between a sports car and a motorcycle in front of the Ooredoo head office near Central Park in Hulhumale'.
Police have identified the driver of the sports car as Mohamed Visam Siduqee, 26, a resident of Seenu atoll Hithadhoo. He was arrested in connection with the incident.
Police said they received reported about the incident at 2:48 am involving a speeding car colliding into a motorcycle.
The motorcyclist, Hassan Samah, 23, suffered serious head injuries and passed away shortly after being taken to Hulhumale' Hospital.
Samah, a resident of Laamu atoll Isdhoo, was known for his passion for running and had come to Male' to participate in a marathon scheduled to begin early this morning in Hulhumale'. The accident occurred after he had driven some friends to the marathon venue.
Samah was also preparing for his wedding next month, according to close relatives.
Frequent concerns have been raised about speeding sports cars in Hulhumale' on weekends, posing risks to the public. The area near Central Park has seen previous incidents, including a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist, and a similar crash occurred in Hulhumale' Phase 2 last month.
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