Pantelidis Crash: DNA Evidence and Witness Emerge 8 Years Later

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Eight years after the fatal car crash that killed Greek singer Pantelis Pantelidis, new evidence has surfaced, potentially changing the narrative of the tragic event.

Following Mina Arnaouti’s recent television appearance discussing her compensation claim, the lawyer representing Pantelidis’s family, Apostolos Lytras, made a startling claim. Lytras revealed that the singer’s DNA was found on the passenger-side airbag. He also stated that an eyewitness placed Pantelidis in the passenger seat on the night of the crash. This contradicts previous accounts and raises questions about who was driving the vehicle.

Arnaouti, who was seriously injured in the crash, is seeking €1 million in compensation from Pantelidis’s insurance company. She appeared on Eleni Tsolaki’s show to discuss her case. Lytras explained that the Court of Appeal must now determine who was driving, as this directly impacts the compensation issue.

Arnaouti: ‘I Deserve Compensation Regardless’

In an interview on “Proino Sou Sou,” Arnaouti spoke about the lasting impact of the accident on her life, her strained relationship with Pantelidis’s family, and her ongoing fight for compensation.

Pantelis Pantelidis died on February 18, 2016, when his jeep crashed on Vouliagmenis Avenue in Elliniko. Arnaouti and another friend, Efrosyni Kyriakou, were also in the vehicle.

Eight years after Greek singer Pantelis Pantelidis's fatal car crash, new DNA evidence and an eyewitness account are challenging the original narrative.  Pantelidis's family lawyer revealed the singer's DNA was found on the passenger-side airbag, contradicting initial reports that placed him behind the wheel.

Arnaouti detailed the extent of her injuries, stating, “My health cannot be restored to how it was before. After 17 surgeries, I take a lot of painkillers many nights to sleep. I was assessed with a 43% disability by KEPA.”

She expressed deep concern about the compensation, explaining, “The compensation is a significant worry for me. I don’t want the money to go on vacation. The court awarded me less than €90,000, which is not enough for the 17 surgeries I have undergone.”

Arnaouti described the ongoing challenges she faces: “My life has been ruined. I still receive death threats. I haven’t been able to erase the day of the accident from my mind. I have PTSD and I’m afraid to travel.” She also revealed that she continues to receive threats on social media.

Arnaouti confirmed that she has no contact with Pantelidis’s family. “I have never spoken to Pantelis’s family; they never came to see me,” she stated. She further revealed a legal dispute: “I haven’t received a single euro from this story, while Pantelis’s family has received €11,500 from me, as ruled by the court. I have filed a lawsuit against Pantelis’s family for defamation related to their social media posts.” She then elaborated on the posts, alleging they included [explain the nature of the “nooses” reference, providing necessary context and avoiding inflammatory language].

Addressing the question of responsibility, Arnaouti said, “If I had known what would happen to me, I wouldn’t have gotten in the car, but under the circumstances as they were, I would get in again.”

Arnaouti maintains she is entitled to compensation, regardless of who was driving. “If I’m not satisfied with the court’s decision, I will go to the Supreme Court,” she affirmed. “I will not accept not being compensated for the ordeal I went through, including the terrible bullying I’ve experienced after the accident and to this day.”

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