Marlon Galdes, a 35-year-old man from Msida died in hospital early this morning after he was injured in a traffic accident at 3.45 a.m.
The police said the man was driving a Hyundai Accent in Mikiel Anton Vassalli Street, St Julian's, towards Paceville from Kappara.
The police said the driver most probably hit the central strip and the car ended on its side following the impact.
An inquiry is being held.