A 22-year-old woman, accused of causing a deadly traffic accident in Peristeri early Sunday, is currently under guard at Attikon Hospital.
After reporting feeling unwell following her initial appearance before a prosecutor—who charged her with negligent homicide—she was transferred for medical tests by the police escorting her. The young driver is scheduled to appear before an investigating judge on Tuesday to give her statement.
The fatal crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Panagi Tsaldari and Thivon streets, when the car she was driving—carrying two passengers, a 24-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man—allegedly ran a red light, according to witnesses and local security footage. The vehicle collided head-on with a taxi driven by a 46-year-old man, causing it to smash into a pole. The taxi driver suffered near-instantaneous death, as confirmed at Tzaneio Hospital, where he was taken by an EKAB ambulance. The collision’s severity required the intervention of the Fire Service, with two vehicles and ten firefighters working to extricate the victims.
The driver’s two passengers, injured in the crash, were transported to Gennimatas Hospital. The 22-year-old was arrested, and tests revealed her blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. The Traffic Police Department is conducting a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of this latest tragedy.
Rising Road Fatalities in 2025
According to Ertnews.gr, the first two months of 2025 have seen 57 deaths and 49 serious injuries nationwide. This compares to 84 fatalities and 62 severe injuries during the same period in 2024. In Attica alone, 20 people lost their lives and 21 were seriously injured this January and February, down from 29 deaths and 32 serious injuries the previous year. The statistics underscore the persistent danger on Greece’s roads as authorities grapple with safety concerns.