The 39-year-old motorcyclist involved in the road accident in Voula has been declared brain-dead and remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Athens’ KAT hospital, after his motorcycle collided with a taxi whose driver was illegally attempting a U-turn. According to well-informed sources at parapolitika.gr, the 39-year-old’s family intends to proceed with organ donation as an act of profound solidarity and a gift of life to others — a way through which the unfortunate young rider will continue to live on.
Voula crash: Taxi driver released on bail — “I didn’t see the no-turn sign,” he claimed
Meanwhile, the 32-year-old taxi driver was released following the completion of his court testimony. By order of the investigating magistrate and prosecutor, the defendant was placed under restrictive conditions requiring him to report to his local police station once a month, while his driving licence was revoked indefinitely. According to sources, the 32-year-old denied the charge of dangerous driving during his testimony. “I didn’t see the sign prohibiting the turn. My GPS changed the route at the last moment and I was misled. I activated my indicator, believing the turn was permitted. Before changing lanes, I checked my mirror, but I didn’t see any vehicle at that point,” he is reported to have told the magistrate.
Timeline of the Voula crash and the shocking video footage
It is recalled that the accident occurred on the evening of Monday, August 17th, when the taxi — travelling in the middle lane in the direction of Vouliagmeni — attempted a U-turn near Crete Square. The manoeuvre cut off a 39-year-old motorcyclist who was travelling in the same direction in the left lane, causing him to collide at speed with the taxi, as captured by a security camera.
