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Australian man, 30, killed in motorbike crash in Buleleng, Bali, identified as Thomas James Cossins

Warren Barnsley7NEWS
The Australian victim of a Bali motorbike crash has been identified as Thomas James Cossins.
Camera IconThe Australian victim of a Bali motorbike crash has been identified as Thomas James Cossins. Credit: Supplied/Facebook

A young Australian man killed when he crashed his motorbike — reportedly at high speed while going around a curve — in Bali was on holiday with his fiancé.

Thomas James Cossins’ betrothed Jasmine Sparreboom has paid tribute to “the love of my life, my soul mate, my fiancé, my best friend” after his death in Buleleng on Friday.

“Thomas, you have shown me real love, real compassion, strength and loyalty,” she wrote on Facebook.

“You shine brighter than anyone I have ever met and I will forever be in your debt.

“You’ve shown me love I never knew existed and I will truly love you for the rest of my life.

“I will never forget you and I will do everything in my power to honour your brilliance.”

Cossins, 30, was riding the sports bike when he lost control going downhill and around a curve on Friday, according to local media, citing police.

Thomas James Cossins is being mourned by his partner Jasmine Sparreboom after his death in a Bali motorbike crash.
Camera IconThomas James Cossins is being mourned by his partner Jasmine Sparreboom after his death in a Bali motorbike crash. Credit: Facebook
A 30-year-old Australian man has died in a motorbike crash in Bali.
Camera IconA 30-year-old Australian man has died in a motorbike crash in Bali. Credit: 7NEWS

“The victim entered a ditch on the left side of the road and was crushed under the motorbike he was riding,” Buleleng police spokesperson Gede Darma Diatmika was quoted as saying.

“The victim suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the Parama Sidhi Singaraja Hospital.”

According to reports, Cossins was seen riding the motorbike at high speed before the crash.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to his family.

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