reckless driving

Police officer found guilty of causing road death

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Police officer found guilty of causing road death

A drug squad officer has been found guilty of causing a road death in Larnaca district court. The accident occurred on January 16, 2022, in Ayia Anna village, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Alain Merhege, a French national. Witnesses stated that the officer had been speeding at the time of the incident. The officer was convicted of causing death by a reckless act, which could lead to up to four years in jail. The court found the officer’s testimony lacking credibility.

Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

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Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.

Briton jailed for causing death of Paphos resident by dangerous driving

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Briton jailed for causing death of Paphos resident by dangerous driving

A 45-year-old British man has been sentenced to one year in prison for causing the death of Ioannis Polykarpou, 58 in a 2023 road collision in Paphos. The man pleaded guilty to reckless driving and failing to stop at the scene of the accident.

Nicosia court convicts driver in cyclist’s death case

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Nicosia court convicts driver in cyclist’s death case

A 28-year-old defendant was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing the death of well-known athlete and cyclist Nektarios Pettemerides in a fatal accident. The defendant was driving at a speed of 75-80 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit three cyclists, resulting in Pettemerides’ death. The trial lasted two years, with the defendant changing his plea from denial to admission. Thirteen witnesses testified during the hearing, and the severity of the offense and the defendant’s driving behavior were taken into account in the sentencing.