Michail Christoforou, 69, from Agrokipia was killed on Wednesday morning when he was hit by a motorcycle on a zebra crossing.

The police said the motorcyclist, aged 37, was riding along Limassol avenue in Strovolos, when he hit Christoforou who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

Christoforou was taken by ambulance to Nicosia general hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The 37-year-old motorcyclist was also taken by ambulance to Nicosia general hospital, where he was treated and discharged.

He tested negative in an alcotest.

Nicosia police investigations are ongoing.