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Taxi driver granted deadline to apologize for serious Voula accident; motorcyclist critical
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

Taxi driver granted deadline to apologize for serious Voula accident; motorcyclist critical

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 32-year-old taxi driver received a deadline to apologize to an investigating judge for a serious traffic accident on the coastal road in Voula.
  • The accident occurred when the taxi attempted a U-turn, colliding with a 39-year-old motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet.
  • The motorcyclist is in critical condition with head injuries, while the taxi driver tested negative for alcohol.

A 32-year-old taxi driver has been granted time until Wednesday to apologize to an investigating judge following a severe traffic accident on the coastal road in Voula. The incident, which occurred Monday evening near PIKPA Voula, has led to charges against the driver for dangerous driving, negligent bodily harm, and traffic code violations related to signage.

The accident happened around 8:26 PM when the taxi, traveling in the middle lane towards Vouliagmeni, attempted a U-turn near Krítis Square. This maneuver caused the taxi to obstruct the path of a 39-year-old motorcyclist in the left lane. The motorcyclist, traveling in the same direction, crashed into the taxi at speed, an event captured by a security camera.

The 39-year-old motorcyclist is currently hospitalized in critical condition at Asklipieio Voula, suffering from severe head injuries. Investigations revealed that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The taxi driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, tested negative for alcohol.

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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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