A 28-year-old American tourist died early Friday morning after losing control of his motorbike while descending a mountain pass on the scenic Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang.
The accident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Hoang Sa Street, below the Bai Bac summit area in Son Tra Ward. Local residents out for morning exercise discovered the man lying motionless near a fallen motorbike and immediately alerted authorities.
Emergency rescue teams, including eight firefighters and rescue personnel, were dispatched to the scene along with paramedics. However, the man was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
Photos from the scene show the manual Honda motorbike had plunged into a roadside storm drain. The victim’s body was found nearby, next to a roadside barrier. Identification documents confirmed his American nationality. He was temporarily residing at an apartment in An Hai Ward, local police said.
Authorities have completed an on-site investigation and recovered the motorbike. The body has been transferred to a local mortuary while awaiting notification and arrival of next of kin. Preliminary findings suggest the tourist lost control of the vehicle and died in a self-inflicted accident.
The Hoang Sa coastal road is popular among tourists for its breathtaking views, with lush mountains on one side and the East Sea on the other. However, it is also considered treacherous due to its steep gradients, sharp turns, and limited visibility—conditions made even more hazardous by rain, slippery surfaces, and sheer cliffside drops.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident and urge caution for travelers exploring the area by motorbike.
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Source: Vietnam Insider