Update 2 | 21-year-old youth dies after tragic fall

21-year-old Justin Pace tragically dies after falling and slamming his head on a rock in Zurrieq

21-year-old Justin Pace has tragically died after a fall in Zurrieq. Photo: Facebook
21-year-old Justin Pace has tragically died after a fall in Zurrieq. Photo: Facebook

Justin Pace, a 21-year-old man from Zurrieq has this afternoon died in a tragic fall in the area known as Fuq il-Gibjun (Nigret) in Zurrieq.

The police said the incident occurred at about 4pm.

Initial investigations suggest that the man, who was with four friends, lost his balance while running with, fell, and slammed his head on a rock. The youth is believed to have lost consciousness and was unresponsive to treatment. The youth has been named as Justin Pace, a 21-year-old man from Zurrieq. 

An ambulance conveyed the man to Mater Dei Hospital. His condition was critical from the outset, and he succumbed to his injuries soon after. The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at about 6pm.

Police investigations are ongoing while an inquiry is being held.