In Athens, a tragic accident occurred when a 28-year-old motorcyclist, found to be significantly over the legal alcohol limit, fatally struck a 74-year-old woman. The alcohol test showed a level of 0.58 mg of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, while the legal limit in Greece is only 0.24 mg/lt. Following the incident, the motorcyclist was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.

The accident took place shortly after midnight at the intersection of Patision and Troias streets, which is a busy area in central Athens. The elderly woman was quickly transported to Evangelismos Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation by the Traffic Police, who are working to gather more details regarding the event that led to this tragic loss of life.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol in Greece. Authorities may increase enforcement measures and public awareness campaigns to prevent similar tragedies in the future, as the combination of alcohol impairment and motorcycling can have deadly consequences.