British tourist dies in Canaries accident

Friday, 16 May, 2013 0

A British tourist has been killed after being hit by a 4×4 while crossing a road on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura.

Darren Laurie from Scotland died almost instantly after being hit by a car at around 10pm on Sunday in the town of Puerto Lajas, a former fishing village popular with windsurfers.

The 29-year-old, who was on holiday with his family, was crossing the main road when he was hit.

Police confirmed last night the driver of the 4×4 was helping them with their inquiries.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the death of a British national in Fuerteventura on May 12.

"We are providing consular assistance to his family at this difficult time."



 

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Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk



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