22-Year-Old Driver Faces Prosecutor After Fatal Crash in Peristeri

A 22-year-old driver, who was arrested for causing a fatal car accident in Peristeri, has been referred to the prosecutor by the public prosecutor. The incident occurred on March 16, 2025, resulting in the death of a 47-year-old taxi driver. The young woman, currently at Attiko Hospital undergoing examinations while under police guard, reportedly ran a red light and was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The collision happened on Leoforos Thebon when her vehicle collided with the taxi, sending both cars into oncoming traffic. A video obtained by newsit.gr shows the intense impact of the crash. Authorities await blood test results to confirm the exact amount of alcohol consumed by the driver. ‘My child was sitting behind the passenger seat,’ stated a witness. Fortunately, the child survived as they were wearing a seatbelt.