Salamina: Administrative investigation into minor hit by patrol car; driver arrested
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A 12-year-old girl was struck by a police patrol car outside a primary school in Salamina, Greece.
- The driver of the patrol car has been arrested, and an administrative investigation has been launched into the incident.
- Initial reports suggest the girl was attempting to cross the road at a designated crossing point when the collision occurred.
An incident in Salamina, Greece, involving a police patrol car and a 12-year-old girl has prompted an official investigation and the arrest of the driver. The girl was reportedly hit by the patrol car outside a local primary school, raising serious concerns about road safety and police conduct.
According to initial reports, the girl was attempting to cross the road at a pedestrian crossing when the collision occurred. While it is stated that the patrol car was not engaged in a pursuit at the time but was on routine patrol, the fact that a child was struck by an official vehicle necessitates a thorough examination of the circumstances.
An administrative investigation (EDE) has been ordered to ascertain the full details of the incident. The arrest of the driver underscores the gravity with which the authorities are treating this matter. The community awaits the findings of the investigation to understand how such an accident could happen and what measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences, especially near schools.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.