A court in Bahrain has sentenced an Asian motorcyclist to seven years in prison after a traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of three people.
The First High Criminal Court also ordered the defendant’s deportation after he completes his sentence.
According to prosecutors, the incident took place at around 3:10 a.m. when the motorcyclist entered a road in violation of traffic regulations and drove against the direction of traffic in one of the country’s districts.
Authorities said another driver lost control of his vehicle while attempting to avoid the motorcycle. The vehicle then crashed into an advertising pole before colliding with a public transport stop where three people were present.
Two victims died at the scene, while a third later died in hospital from injuries sustained in the collision.
Investigators said the motorcyclist left the scene without reporting the incident or assisting the injured.
During questioning, the defendant denied responsibility for the deaths but admitted he had entered the road in the wrong direction.
The Bahrain Public Prosecution charged him with causing a fatal traffic accident through dangerous driving, failing to provide assistance to victims, leaving the scene without informing police, and causing damage to public and private property.
Traffic safety remains a key issue across Gulf countries as authorities continue efforts to reduce reckless driving and strengthen compliance with road regulations.
