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Fatal traffic accident in Agios Dimitrios: The 57-year-old killed was a father of three and a municipal employee
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Fatal traffic accident in Agios Dimitrios: The 57-year-old killed was a father of three and a municipal employee

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 57-year-old municipal worker and father of three died in a traffic accident in Agios Dimitrios early Wednesday morning.
  • The victim was on his way to work when his motorcycle collided with a truck traveling in the opposite direction.
  • Colleagues and the municipality expressed deep sorrow, remembering him as a dedicated employee and loving family man.

A somber mood has fallen over the municipality of Agios Dimitrios following the tragic death of a 57-year-old employee in a traffic accident. The man, a father of three, lost his life early Wednesday morning while en route to his job.

Today is a black day. We express our deep sorrow for the unjust and premature death of our colleague Elias Pierratos, a driver aged 57, who lost his life in a tragic accident this morning as he was coming to work.

— Colleagues of the deceasedExpressing grief and remembering the victim's dedication and character.

The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. when the victim, riding his motorcycle on Attalou Street, turned onto Agios Dimitrios Street and collided with a truck moving in the opposite lane. The impact sent the motorcyclist to the ground, trapped beneath the truck, but still with a pulse.

He was rushed to the hospital by an ambulance from the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV), where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The deceased had served the municipality for 25 years, earning respect and admiration from his colleagues for his consistency, integrity, and sense of responsibility.

Above all, he was a family man, a loving father of three children, a hard worker who left behind an irreplaceable void for his loved ones, colleagues, and friends.

— Colleagues of the deceasedHighlighting the victim's personal life and the impact of his loss.

"Today is a black day," read a statement from his colleagues. "We express our deep sorrow for the unjust and premature death of our colleague Elias Pierratos, a driver aged 57, who lost his life in a tragic accident this morning as he was coming to work." The statement emphasized his dedication to his duties and highlighted that, above all, he was a devoted family man and a loving father whose loss leaves an irreplaceable void.

In these difficult moments, we express our sincere and warm condolences to his family and loved ones. We wish strength and courage to his family, his beloved wife, and his three children to face this great loss.

— Colleagues of the deceasedOffering sympathy and support to the victim's family.

His colleagues extended their sincere condolences to his family, wishing them strength and courage during this difficult time. The municipality also conveyed its deepest sympathies, honoring his quarter-century of service and mourning the loss of a valued member of their team.

May the earth rest lightly upon him. Goodbye, our dear colleague. Goodbye, friend Elias. We will never forget you.

— Colleagues of the deceasedA final farewell to their colleague.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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