An Australian has died in a motorcycle accident in Bali.
The tragedy occurred around 8.15am on Friday on the road from Denpasar to Singaraja, in Gitgit village, Buleleng regency.
The victim is believed to be Thomas Cossins, 30, from Australia.
According to reports from the scene, he was riding a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle when the driver lost control on a sharp bend and crashed into a concrete barrier.
According to police, no other car or motorcycle was involved in the accident.
“The motorcycle hit the concrete and the driver fell into a ditch, while the motorcycle fell on top of him,” said Gede Darma Diatmika, spokesman for Buleleng police.
‘The victim died as a result of serious head injuries.’
Tributes to the young man have already appeared online.
The victim is believed to be Thomas Cossins, 30, from Australia
The tragedy occurred around 8.15am on Friday on the road from Denpasar to Singaraja, in Gitgit Village, Buleleng Regency
“A tribute to the love of my life, my soulmate, my fiancé and my best friend,” Jasmine Sparreboom posted on Facebook.
“Thomas, you have shown me true love, true compassion, strength and loyalty. You shine brighter than anyone I have ever met and I will forever be in your debt.
“You showed me a love I never knew existed and I will truly love you for the rest of my life. I will never forget you and I will do everything in my power to honor your genius.
‘Fly high with your beautiful mother. 21/09/1993-30/08/2024.’
‘This brought me to tears. I could see how happy you were with Tom. Life can be so unfair. Such a shame,’ someone commented.
“Your kindness knew no bounds and your sense of humor could brighten even the darkest days,” another friend posted about Mr. Cossins on Instagram.
“We will miss you dearly, but your spirit will live on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know you.”
The latest tragedy follows that of 30-year-old West Australian craftsman Shane Ramsey, who was visiting the Indonesian island for a wedding and was riding a moped in Seminyak when he crashed into a roadside pole on Sunday, August 18.
He was not wearing a helmet and had no travel insurance.
Mr Ramsey was rushed to hospital, where he underwent brain surgery and fell into a coma.
His family paid $70,000 for him to undergo emergency neurological surgery and arranged a medical evacuation flight, which is believed to have cost around $150,000.
He was airlifted back to Perth but his family were in grief and later turned off his life support when it became clear he would not recover from the horrific head injuries he sustained in the crash.