A man has succumbed to injuries attained in a road accident in Fuvahmulah City.

The deceased has been identified as a 30-year-old Maldivian man.

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that he was a licensed rider.

The accident is to have occurred after the man who was speeding on a motorcycle, lost control after hitting a bumper and crashed.

The accident was reported to police at around 10:55pm on September 9.

The 30-year-old motorcyclist was initially rushed to Fuvahmulah Hospital for treatment to the injuries sustained in the crash. However, he was transferred to ADK Hospital in capital Malé City for further treatment.

He died while receiving treatment at ADK Hospital.

The police institution is conducting further investigations into the case.