Updated: Motorcyclist dies in St Julian's crash

SARAH CAMILLERI

Jul 14th 2011, 13:53

2 years have passed......Still i miss you and think of u every single day! x x x

Mark Spiteri

Jul 17th 2009, 14:15

I agree with Kutluhan.... I live close to the Msida tunnels (University side) and every night, I can hear cars & bikes racing and revving their engines under the tunnels. It should not be a very difficult task for the authorities to monitor this area during the night and book those overspeeding.
So Police please make a move and make our streets safer!!

Joanne & Iman

Jul 17th 2009, 13:31

Daniel was loved by a lot of people, it also showed this morning at Kalkara Parish Church, where a lot of people came to say their last goodbye. He had a very sweet and loving Character and was always there to help. His tragic death shocked us all. We will cherish his memory for ever.
Our sincere condolences go to his family and may God be with them through this difficult time.
Daniel until we meet again RIP

Kutluhan

Jul 17th 2009, 13:20

@Alishia Xuereb Jones, Dear Alishia, my purpose of writing all these details is not to hurt anyone or give either Daniel's family or his friends more pain. As a witness to the sad event, since that time i freak out each time i hear the revving cars and motorbikes inside tunnel when i am at home and have the fear that they will crash too. By writing these lines i wanted to especially show the bikers show terrible it is in fact to be involved in a bike crash. If i can have an effect at elast on one biker or a driver and make them ride or drive slowerand prevent an accident, maybe by doing so i might have saved a life of a person who i don't even know.Sorry for the inconvenience i have caused to all readers here but unfortunately truth is sometimes very bitter!!

Tony Scicluna

Jul 17th 2009, 12:36

I knew Daniel when he was an altar boy together with my son Matthew. I knew him better when I called him together with his brother Alessio to play for the Abbatini's team which I was coaching at the time. We had some very special moments together. He was overjoyed when we succeded in winning the Abbatini National Championship. Daniel was always the first one to make us laugh even at tense moments. Daniel keep on smiling, keep on helping, keep on being our friend and please pray for us from up in heaven were you belong. Everyone who knows you will be missing you. My condolences go to his parents and his brother Alessio and all Daniel's loved ones.

Jonathan Cini

Jul 17th 2009, 11:54

Daniel, everyone vowed for the outstanding tribute of respect you were given today in Kalkara.
You was welcomed in the hands of the Almighty with our prayers, standing ovations and applauses, amidst heartfelt tears.
Your memory will stand forever.
Lest we forget.

Joe Borg

Jul 17th 2009, 08:51

@ Kutluhan Batu I agree with you. I read an interesting report a long time ago that linked higher accident rates and fatalities with the introduction of better quality roads.

When I catch myself speeding in towns and villages, I try to imagine a kid jumping out of nowhere in front of my car. Helps me slow down to a safe speed. Main roads are a bit difficult to keep with the local speed limit though. AFAIK on the main roads we have a slower speed limit than in Britain's country lanes!

Joseph Sammut

Jul 17th 2009, 08:28

@Alishia: your love and respect to Daniel has got nothing to do with what Kutluhan wrote: he also is showing grief to this death and is stating facts, but not out of disrespect for Daniel.

Amanda Abela

Jul 17th 2009, 03:01

You where, are and will remain a special, special soul........ we will miss you sooooooooo much, but we all know you are still with us , with that exceptional smile and amazing heart. You are ONE OF A KIND DANIEL, will stay in my thoughts forever.... cherish heaven for us all xxxxxx you are too special

Alishia Xuereb Jones

Jul 16th 2009, 21:28

just wanted to comment about what Kutluhan Batu has written. its very insensitive of you to have written in such detail about daniel's last moments. For all the people who knew and loved daniel, we would prefer to remember him as the fun loving guy that he was and not have any negative mental images imposed on us by a very cruel reaccount of the event.
Daniel i will always love you as my closest friend!! can't believe i will never spend hours chatting with you again. Wait for me in heaven and once im there next to you keep your promise and take me for a ride with your bike there. xxxxx

Vanessa Aquilina Cohen

Jul 16th 2009, 20:38

god bless you daniel and may you rest in peace...Condolences to his parents and brother Alessio

Kutluhan Batu

Jul 16th 2009, 18:24

I remeber when i started driving at 14 and started riding at 21-22. I wanted to go faster and faster and faster no speed was enough for me.

People here in Malta drive and ride very very dangerously, that is the thing that should be changed even before the roads.
Wake up Malta, before it is too late.
I wote all these with the hope that maybe one of the readers will wake up and realise the dangers of speeding.Once again my condolences to Daniel's family.

Kutluhan Batu

Jul 16th 2009, 18:17

I am Turkish by the way and i live in Dubai. Since i came i have been noticing that the quality of the roads in Malta is terrible, one of the worst that i have seen in the world. I travel alot beacuse of my job and i saw many many places, i think in Africa the roads are like this, ah one more place, Turkey.Yes unfortunately in my home country roads are exactly the same like this, lots of pot holes, very very slippery surfaces especaially in summer and rain which makes bikers job very hard to either stop or corner.I also complain about the road quality back home that there is no grip at all but listen to this now.
In Dubai it is the opposit, road quality is very very good despite the heat and it gives you lot of grip and stopping power. That should stop the accidents right. NO! It only allows yo to go even faster, tackle corners even harder, brake harder. Dubai has one of the highest death rates in the world thanks to the high quality roads.Roads or barriers are not the solution.

Stuart Micallef

Jul 16th 2009, 18:05

RIP my fellow friend! Hope you'll enjoy your new life in heaven cause i'm sure you're over there watching us!

Kutluhan Batu

Jul 16th 2009, 17:52

The ambulance came from the other side, dropped the paramedics and they started doing cpr immediately. Before i could see from a distance that he was breathing but now i could not see his chest rising anymore. They continued cpr till the ambulance came back and they put him in the car but i could see he was unconscious and possibly not breathing. Cpr continued in the ambulance as well.

It was a very unpleasnt scene for me to see and i am sure that the pain his family and friend are having istoo much these days. When i read some of the comments on this page i felt the urge that i should write about this. I have been thinking about the crash for the last two days and i event went to the scene to see and imagine how the crash possibly happened. And now for me the puzzle is solved.
I got quite upset when i see the comments especially from bikers that they blame the roads for this and other crashes here in Malta. Now lt me say, i have been on holiday here since 2nd July with my wife.

Kutluhan Batu

Jul 16th 2009, 17:44

There was cloud of dust outside and i knew it was serious out there.It took me about 3 minutes to get to the scene after the crash, and i was suprised that police was already there to direct the cars. First i saw the bike, resting on its left side, fuel tank missing from the chassis made me think that it was a powerful crash. I kept walking then i saw Daniel lying on the middle strip in front of the tree he crahed in to.

His other biker friend was there trying to make phone calls and a few other people. I stood about 5 meters away on the far lane as the people tried to speak to him, i could see that he was breathing but very deeply and rapidly. I don't think that he was able to reply back to them. I did not know then that he had crashed in to the tree, i was trying to understand how it happened and i assumed that since i see no blood he msut have had crashed in to the tree and possibly he had lots of broken bones and internal bleeding.

Kutluhan Batu

Jul 16th 2009, 17:43

First of all i would like to give my sincere condolences to Daniel's family, and may Allah, god be with them. I did not know Daniel however i happened to have witnessed the moments of him about just three minutes after the crash. I was watching a movie at home with my wife and i heard the bikes inside the tunnel. I am a biker as well so i know the pleasure it gives the rider when you go through a tunnel. The noise of the exhaust doubles or even triples in the tunnels.
I was expecting the bikes to get of the tunnel and pass by my window however suddenly i heard screeching noises from outside and i knew that he had crashed. I crashed before as well in to a car from behind and i know how it feels. I have first aid training so i decided to go out and help.

Mario Bonnici

Jul 16th 2009, 15:01

I was shocked to hear the news.
Condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace.

Kristof Scicluna

Jul 16th 2009, 14:24

such a shame, so many fatalities in a week! ANd such young lives!

adrian aquilina

Jul 16th 2009, 12:16

very sad especially someone so young.it is time the roads were made safer and the driving brought up to better level..the driving in malta is unacceptable and dangerous..as for the state of our roads............wake up p.n.

Mark Anastasi

Jul 16th 2009, 10:19

Daniel was a work colleague of mine and a true friend who was always ready to offer me support whenever I needed it... as the English saying goes 'A friend in need is a friend indeed'. Most of all, his cheerful smile and positive attitude will be missed by all of us.
My sincere condolences go to his family and may God be with them through this difficult time.
Thank you, Daniel.

Ray Gatt

Jul 16th 2009, 09:22

Why is it we have to blame someone or something everytime a fatal accident occurs. Unfortunately accidents do happen and some of them could be deadly. I did not know him, but from what friends of Daniel's have been writing, he was a lively, kind and down to earth bloke, so I suggest that at this instance, instead of pointing fingers and blaming this that and the other, one should just think of him and his family in his prayers. Rest in peace Daniel.

Joseph Cohen

Jul 16th 2009, 03:25

Jien nafu lill Daniel u ghaliha kien tifel ezemplari u mahbub. J'Alla l-Bambin jozzu mieghu ghall dejjem.
Il-konduljanzi lill familja li tant ghandhom bzonn ta farag.

Roderick Mizzi

Jul 16th 2009, 02:25

Rest in peace Leli. I knew him since primary school, and also had tha chance to spend more than 3 years with him at MCAST ICT. Daniel was a great guy. You will stay in our hearts Daniel.

Great Person and Good Friend.

Marian Tabone

Jul 15th 2009, 23:26

There is no way to justify, and no relief from knowing why. Daniel and Chris (who died in a traffic accident on Sept. 20, 2006 along the Coast Road) were friends. Both good boys, caring and so loved. Both taken by tragic road accidents. We have to believe that They have found each other again. I share your pain and your anger. We are not prepared to lose our children. I feel Chris always. He is still with me.....Daniel has not left you... Just feel xx

Mark Bondin

Jul 15th 2009, 22:30

I will pray for you my friend.......... rest in peace.

Domenic Aquilina

Jul 15th 2009, 21:45

Rest in Peace my beloved nephew. To me you were so special and I am sure you were also to all those who had the opportunity to get to know you and your special smile, which I am sure will shine on us throughout.
May God be with my beloved brother Joe and his wife Carmen, nephew Alessio, relatives and friends.
So proud of you Danny. You will remain the special one, with your special smile.
Your Uncle Domenic & Family

Stuart Micallef

Jul 15th 2009, 21:36

Last Tribute to Daniel - Friday 8.15am at Kalkara's Parish Church! RIP my fellow friend! Hope you'll enjoy your new life in heaven cause i'm sure you're over there watching us!

Andrew Magri

Jul 15th 2009, 21:00

Rest in piece Daniel, You will always be remembered
Kondoljanzi mal familja kolla tijak u hbib. dejjem tibqa fqalbna

Kenneth Grech

Jul 15th 2009, 19:48

As a heavy enthusiast of motorcycles I cannot but feel great sadness at this news. May you rest in peace brother. I use motorcycles 24/7 and cannot but condemn the state of many roads and the carelesness of some drivers.. Pls lets pay more attention, all of us..

Rodianne Caruana

Jul 15th 2009, 19:44

Gone too soon ... May Daniel rest in peace; and may his family have the strength to carry on. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Joseph Calleja

Jul 15th 2009, 19:17

Joe and Carmen may God keep both hands on you during this very difficult time! You are in our prayers and thoughts!
I remeber Daniel coming along with his dad when we used to make BBQs. He was such a cheerful and happy go lucky boy like his Dad (one cannot be sad in their presence)!

Rest in Peace Daniel!

From your ex-workmates at Malta Shipyards Ltd.

Matthew Jones

Jul 15th 2009, 18:11

@ Ian Alamango

Next Friday morning is the funernal ??

susan azzopardi

Jul 15th 2009, 17:58

To Carman & Joseph
Our sincere condolences to you all, you are in our thoughts and heart.
Rest in peace daniel
from your cousin
Maurice Azzopardi & family in thr uk.

M. Buhagiar

Jul 15th 2009, 17:29

I got to know about this tragic loss only by chance, and although I do not know Daniel, the news has saddened me deeply. My sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends. May you find enough strength, courage and comfort to endure this loss.

Daniel will be young forever. May his cheerfulness never cease to exist in him and in those who have been blessed to experience it. Daniel, may you now be judged according to your beautiful name, so your goodness and your charms will shine forever.

Ian Alamango

Jul 15th 2009, 17:07

To pay our last tribute to our friend Daniel -

Next Friday - 08.15am Kalkara Parish Church

Neil Vassallo

Jul 15th 2009, 16:49

RIP Friend

Esam Ayesh

Jul 15th 2009, 16:42

May you rest in peace Daniel, you will be sadly missed by all of us.. I also am proud like many to have had the opportunity to work with you. May God give you eternal peace, and my sincere condolences your family and loved ones..

And please people stop commenting on barriers and trees.. show some respect to him and his family.

Esam Ayesh
Jordan

Ennio Desira

Jul 15th 2009, 16:31

Rest in Peace my friend....we are already missing u and all of us are crying your absence although you will always be in our hearts. Thanks a lot for being such a true friend ready to help others and willing to listen to others problems.It is so sad. we will always remember what a gr8 guy u are!!!

Maher Imreish

Jul 15th 2009, 16:28

Danny...

It was a great honor for me to work with you for the last 6 months, you were always helping us without hesitating...
I still remember when you were teaching me some maltese words and I was teaching you some arabic words.. we were laughing at the spelling... I am really sad for you my friend... you were great!!!!

I will keep praying for you... May GOD have mercy on your soul...

Rest in peace...

Matthews Jones

Jul 15th 2009, 16:10

Do you know when is the funeral please ?

Clive Gerada

Jul 15th 2009, 15:56

All the comments here are testament to the person you are Daniel.
I had the very good fortune of knowing you professionally. Thanks for the friendship, the honesty, the helpfulness, and for always being willing and so positive..
until we meet again.

Eman Cassar

Jul 15th 2009, 15:40

I just cannot explain the feeling of knowing that your gone my friend :'( I feel so angry and sad inside. Just finished my exams though I was going back to work and do our usual morning chat together with all the others :'( You will be missed Dan. May god give your family the strength to carry on. :( I will miss you so much.

Vincent Galea

Jul 15th 2009, 15:28

Only the good die young.

May you rest in peace.

Simon Vella

Jul 15th 2009, 15:23

When are our stupid road going to be safe for drivers? and more so for us motorcyclists???
I am a biker myself and belive me our roads are killers. When your driving they shine like mirrors especially at this time of the year.NO GRIP AT ALL!! besides the potholes, tarmac melting with heat and forming moonlike crevices, and yet some smart opinionist comes along and blame the bikers of overspeeding!!!
I am not saying we do not have speed happy immature riders but 90% of the accidents involving bikers is not our fault.Everything is against us and sometimes even car drivers are careless of the danger we face!!!
May this yong man rest in peace and his family find comfort in this hard time and great loss!!

Tonio Galea

Jul 15th 2009, 15:22

I worked very closely with Daniel for the last year. Great guy. Responsible at work. Lovely character. We'll be missing him. Gone too soon. May you rest in peace Dan.

Adrian Borg

Jul 15th 2009, 15:04

RIP Leli

You will be missed :(

Danica Mallia

Jul 15th 2009, 14:54

speechless and still cannot believe what happened :(( RIP Daniel! ;(

Alishia Xuereb Jones

Jul 15th 2009, 14:47

Daniel was one of my closest friends have known him for about 10yrs and i can't believe i've lost him. he was the person i could always talk to and always managed to brighten anyones day with his huge contagious smile.
please stop commenting about speeding as whoever is surely did not know daniel and therefore has no right to comment about him.
you'll be missed so much daniel

John Muscat

Jul 15th 2009, 14:34

May you rest in peace Daniel.

I used to teach him at MCAST ICT, and he really was a student always with a smile on his face.

Now it is him that is giving me a most valuable lesson on life, and I'm his age! Thank you Daniel.

May his family still feel God's presence in these difficult moments.

Steven Dimech

Jul 15th 2009, 14:19

RIP my good Friend! In memories of the good old school days and training sessions held together at St. Patrick FC!!!

People can say what they want regarding speed and drivers, the simple truth is one! Our roads are a complete disaster and no one cares! If only we had better roads and more safety, may be this friend of mine would still be around!

Matthew Debono

Jul 15th 2009, 14:12

LELI may you rest in peace. It has been an honor to have worked with you my friend.

My condolences to his mother, father and brother


And please people stop commenting on barriers and trees.. show some respect to him and his family.

J Borg

Jul 15th 2009, 13:53

R.i.p dear friend :(

Michael Attard

Jul 15th 2009, 13:50

Galea L
T he barriers will protect us from the trees and who will protect us from the barriers?

A Cilia

Jul 15th 2009, 13:47

I think some people need to have crash barriers barring their mouths (or rather fingers in this case). Give everyone a break and just show some respect to the people who are grieving in such a sad moment

Just pray for the poor guy and may God give strength to his family.

Daniel was a great person and as said many times here always with a smile.

p.attard

Jul 15th 2009, 13:16

Rest In Peace Daniel! I remember you only when you were a still a little boy. From the comments here it seems you possessed the same happy-go-lucky character of your father, with whom I spent so many years working at Malta Drydocks.

Raphael E Vassallo

Jul 15th 2009, 12:37

I had the honour and pleasure to have known Daniel. A cheerful, honest and hardworking guy. My condolences to his family.

V Mifsud

Jul 15th 2009, 12:36

Of course, it is undeniable that a bike is more dangerous than a car but so much can be done to reduce the risks particularly at a time when we should be thinking about encouraging the use of bikes for environmental reasons. Bike owners know that the single most dangerous thing is the road surface. Quite apart from the potholes and uneven road surfaces, Maltese roads are not as abrasive as those overseas and road holding is therefore seriously compromised. Most other dangers are controllable (e.g. waiting in traffic rather than zig-zagging around stationary motor cars).

What I would like to add is that it is always sad when a fellow biker loses his life especially since most of the time it could have been avoided. Prayers for Daniel and his family are obviously solicited.

Justin Cucciardi

Jul 15th 2009, 12:23

RIP Daniel, hasra kellek thallina daqshekk malajr. Jalla il Bambin jaghti il farag u jsabbar lil familja tieghek kollha.

G.Debono

Jul 15th 2009, 12:12

When you own and drive a bike, it unfortunately is a matter of when it will happen and not if. Road design, quality, diesel, pot holes, dangerous manouvers by cars, overspeeding, tiredness are all against the motorcyclist.
I think bikes are cool an am always so close to buying one, but then I reason the risks associated with such a device and always stop short of buying a bike. Yes, cars are dangerous as well and we had a perfect example last week, but bikes carry the added risk. This apart from the frequent, thankfully unfatal, accidents that occur where the driver survives but in bad shape.
Would be bike owners, beware, that the cool bike could come at a dear cost of your life - even if you drive the most cautious driving in the world. A car might give you a 2nd chance, but bikes give you less than that.

jcmicallef

Jul 15th 2009, 12:08

Our prayers to the victim and his poor family.
- - - -
It may not seem right, but if the discussion can lead to safer roads, then so be it, perhaps this young person would not have died in vain.

Trees, pylons, electricity poles, columns...they are all quite dangerous by the roadside. When Lady Diana had her fatal accident, she was in one of the safest cars at that time.

However, the poor design of the Paris tunnel (deadly concrete columns all the way) ensured that an otherwise simple accident ended up in a tragedy. While a smooth wall would have allowed the car to slide to a halt, albeit with some impact (given the speed), the square colums instead gave way for a very violent impact.

In 10 or so years marshaling motor racing events, I had always given special care to such potentially dangerous objects, insulating these with tyres and other absorbing materials.

Of course, we cannot do this on our daily roads, but perhaps guard-rails could help.

Up to a limit though, as when one is travelling on a bike, hitting anything would really hurt, as Joseph Attard rightly said earlier on.

Amy Ciantar

Jul 15th 2009, 12:07

May you rest in peace my dear friend...keep smiling from above !! We will miss you in our lives but not in our thoughts.xxxxxx

Paul Barrett

Jul 15th 2009, 11:59

What a sad loss and my heartfelt condolances go to his family and friends.

Aaron Zahra

Jul 15th 2009, 11:57

Ahbar mill-aktar kerha dalghodu.

Kondoljanzi lill-Familja Aquilina.

R.I.P. Daniel

Sarah Agius

Jul 15th 2009, 11:56

For all you guys who have been commenting! Please stop the debate about the trees, and speed limit and all that. It just HADTO HAPPEN! As a dear friend alreaady said, Danny was never the type of guy that likes to impress people and drive wrecklessly, he was always a caring, respectful and loving guy. Always with a smiel and ready to help when you re in need. So for all those who are arguing about trees and speed limits- please give the people who are close to him a break! because its all in vain and its really not the time. I was shocked when i heard and im still under shock now - i know that his closest friends and family are really lost right now. So may god rest his soul and lets blame no one for the accident. he was driving like he drove any other day, when we all saw him! like any other day when d tarmac was how it was, and where the tree was standing exactly were it was. Soo in my opinion, we re all in d hands of god. let s all remeber danny as we knew him!

Keith Demicoli

Jul 15th 2009, 11:55

I vividly recall Daniel as an awesome chap!
He was one of a kind... full of energy, ever-present smile, ambitious but yet a great gentleman!
Shared loads of great experiences with him during our childhood at the Capuchins Church (aka Santa Liberata), Kalkara.
Its so sad that he is gone at such a young age.
Will be deeply missed!
Our prayers and condolences go out to the Aqilina family

joseph micallef

Jul 15th 2009, 11:52

I assume that the tree was not in the middle of the road ux? So how come one place the blame on trees on the roads?

Reuben Sciberras

Jul 15th 2009, 11:47

Though the issue of speed is always subject to controversy after such accidents, everyone knows that most of our roads are still not up to standard especially for motorbike driving. I can say this through experience since I drive a 300cc motorbike practically everyday. Roads are so dangerous to us as bikers. Let's hope one day Malta will have a road network fully up to EU standards.RIP Daniel.

Gordon Borg

Jul 15th 2009, 11:41

What a sad story. Daniel I will remember you for your kindness and friendship. You were always there to help us with computer issues at work. I am proud I have worked with you - you were really a great man.

God bless you and rest in peace.

Mark Busuttil

Jul 15th 2009, 11:39

May you rest in peace Daniel, you will be sadly missed by all of us.. I also am proud like many to have had the opportunity to work with you. May God give you eternal peace, and my sincere condolences your family and loved ones..

And please people stop commenting on barriers and trees.. show some respect to him and his family.

Galea. L

Jul 15th 2009, 11:37

Chris Grillo
Its not the trees that are killers.
There should be barriers along all the major roads.
Condolances to his family and friends.

David Borg

Jul 15th 2009, 11:37

I am utterly speachless. What a loss of such a great guy. It was a pleasure working and getting to know you Dan. Many you rest in peace my dear friend.

My prayers to all your family and friends.

Mario Borg

Jul 15th 2009, 11:35

Unfortunately crash barriers are just as dangerous to bikers as trees. Bikes tend to fall and slide with the rider hitting the vertical beams supporting the barriers. In some countries thick rubber cladding is sometimes placed around these beams to protect bikers.

My heartfelt sympathy goes to Daniel's family and friends.

R.Gatt

Jul 15th 2009, 11:32

Yeah right....blame the trees.
Mind you I'm not pointing any fingers, but blaming the trees is ridiculous.

Remember that when a motorised vehicle loses control it's only a matter of what is going to slow it down.

In this unfortunate case, it was a tree.

Condolences to the family and friends of this person

Chris Grillo

Jul 15th 2009, 11:26

@Mark Attard. First of all I am shocked! OK? Secondly, I own a bike myself, and I know what it feels like.

The tarmac is admittedly bad, but please please, let us be more careful in our driving. Speeding is rife in Malta and I do not want to hear anybody say it is not true. Let us be honest with ourselves here.

Just go to the road adjacent to gudja airportvrunway, and you will see what I mean. This is in a 60km/h zone..but nobody on a bike respects it. I live in Joann Garden Tarxien, and even there drivers drive us crazy with their speeding in a residential area.

Just two questions. How many moped or scooter drivers lose their life? How many high-powered bike drivers lose their life?

Please note that I am deeply sad about this loss of life...first Tamara on Sunday, now Daniel...too much to bear...RIP my friends.....

Carmelo Portelli

Jul 15th 2009, 11:24

Could people please stop the comments about driving and high speeds. Firstly the bike was meters from Daniel a 20kph accident can cause this being thrown at high speeds would mean a greater distance, secondly if you knew Daniel at all you would know that he was not the "ride to die" type. Just because you ride a bike doesn't mean you have a 200 MPH death wish. Daniel will be missed by us all, if only I knew at 16:30 yesterday that it would be the last time I would see him. My prayers are with his family my they have help in this time of grief.

Herbert Guillaumier

Jul 15th 2009, 11:23

Should we eradicate all trees and put up crash barriers instead?

L Micallef Capello

Jul 15th 2009, 11:21

Daniel,

I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with you for the last 51 weeks. You were such a nice colleague.

May you rest in peace my friend.



As for those people who enjoy themselves blaming everything ..... please show some respect

bernice & Sarah

Jul 15th 2009, 11:15

dan you will be sadly missed.. such a great guy.. always with a smile.. may you rest in peace .

Martin Donnelly

Jul 15th 2009, 11:14

Its a sad loss of a young life, but alot of Maltese driving these bikes in my opinion are taken their life into their own hands, Malta has the weather but its not suitabe for Bikes of this caliber and the way they zoom by is a danger to themselves and the other road users, but as they say its a free country, had it been in the UK or any long strech of road in an EU country i say yes by all means but countries like Malta.. its an accident ready to Happen, and when it does happen, we all know the answer to that, one can only count the ampteen R.I.P. reminders on the Maltese roads, funny enough Gozo seems to be better equipped but then again we see people open the driver's door wide open when an on coming vehicles are heading in the same direction, just as dangerous, but as our Maltese friends tells * THIS IS MALTA/GOZO, well rather them then me i say, i use my brain that god has given me . One live an learn unfortunitly the hard way, but by then its all too late.

Timmy Cutugno

Jul 15th 2009, 11:08

RIP LELI!!!!

You will be missed!

I Alamango

Jul 15th 2009, 11:06

RIP Daniel. We will miss you.. I really was shocked when i heard the news this morning.

RCiantar

Jul 15th 2009, 11:05

You were such a great person, full of life , always smiling and God now chose you to be one of his angels .. WE WILL MISS YOU ALOT !!!!

Jonathan Cini

Jul 15th 2009, 11:04

Ghadni mbellah u bla kliem...kellha tkun ghalik Daniel.
Ma nistax nemmen.
Kondoljanzi lil ommu u missieru, u lil huh Alessio. Kuragg u soghba f'dan il-mument ikrah.

Mark Attard

Jul 15th 2009, 11:03

Here we go again - blame it on the speed and racing style bikes... you should rather blame it on the tarmac not on the poor guy.

Is your imagination a speed camera?
Do you know that that tarmac there even lets you loose traction even at 40kph while the speed limit is 60??

If you get a hi-side at 60kph you do end up several meters away Chris. If he had a hi-side while OVERSPEEDING (he would have known this is a killer) he would have ended up some hundreds of meters away, which is certainly not the case.

alex Schembri

Jul 15th 2009, 11:02

Crash Barrier need to be installed as a safety feature.

Norbert Bugeja

Jul 15th 2009, 11:01

In these cases discussions are useless it hurts the vitcims of the family concerned for sure

R.I.P and all sympathy to family and friends

Joseph Attard

Jul 15th 2009, 10:54

A sad loss of life.

Trees are deadly and a road barrier can save lives if a car is involved. Unfortunately in the case of a bike, regardless of what you're going to hit, it will seriously hurt!

Matthew Saliba

Jul 15th 2009, 10:53

R.I.P. Daniel

Could you people stop commenting on everything ... these are tragic deaths ... respect the victim!!!

James Green

Jul 15th 2009, 10:44

The killer trees strike again!
Not knowing the full facts one should refrain from commenting.
However this IS the second (or rather third) death in as many days, in as many days.involving trees.
Is a rethink concerning roadside trees neccesary?
Did our 'State of the Art' roads contribute to this motorcyclist's untimely demise?
Must we still embrace the death penalty for driving accidents, whatever the cause?

My deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and may he find decent riding roads in the afterlife. We certaibly don't have them here!

Bernard Mamo

Jul 15th 2009, 10:41

RIP dan.. bqajt bla kliem malli sirt naf!

RCiantar

Jul 15th 2009, 10:39

indeed a great loss at such a young age ...

Clayton Farrugia

Jul 15th 2009, 10:37

How many young lifes lost these last days. Rest in Peace, and may you be a message towards safe driving.

Chris Grillo

Jul 15th 2009, 10:36

Regardless of speed, road surface ecc, how many more people must die before this government realises that trees in a road (without barriers) are a sure killer?

Maybe with a barrier, and of course proper clothing (not like many drivers we see on the road, a t-shirt and shorts), some of these fatalities can be reduced.

Sadly, on the other hand, we all know that despite all excuses, many motorcyclists having 'racing style' bikes, simply push them too hard. Finishing several metres away from the crash site can only indicate a high speed crash, no matter what anyone says..

Too bad really. A young life shorn away, so many hopes and dreams now gone ... sincere commiserations and prayers to his family, and for the repose of his soul.

Mark Attard

Jul 15th 2009, 10:17

Rest in peace my friend :'( I'm speechless