Australian Man Dies, Woman Injured in Bali Scooter Collision
On December 28, a scooter collision in Bali's North Kuta District resulted in the death of an Australian man and serious injury to an Australian woman.
Bryce Alexander Black, 33, from the New South Wales Central Coast, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His passenger and partner, Samantha Baillie, also 33, sustained injuries.
Incident Details
An incident report from Badung police details the collision, which occurred at approximately 4:30 AM local time on a straight, two-lane asphalt district road. The report indicates clear weather and an unobstructed view at the time of the incident.
According to the police report, the Yamaha Nmax scooter, driven by Mr. Black, allegedly overtook a vehicle and turned right across the roadway. This maneuver reportedly led to a head-on collision with a Honda Mobilio traveling in the opposite direction.
Casualties and Support
Mr. Black suffered a severe head injury and died at the scene. Ms. Baillie sustained facial abrasions and bleeding from the ear, and was subsequently transported to BIMC Sunset Road Hospital for medical attention.
Neither Mr. Black nor Ms. Baillie possessed travel insurance. An online fundraising campaign has since been initiated, raising over $50,000 to support Ms. Baillie's medical care and repatriation efforts.
Consular Assistance
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a statement confirming that consular assistance is being provided to the families of both Australians involved in the incident.