CYPRUS: He dragged a cyclist and abandoned him - Handcuffs on a 22-year-old

A 40-year-old cyclist was abducted by a passing vehicle last night in the coastal area of ​​Geroskipou, while a 22-year-old driver is being held for the case, who left the scene after the accident.

According to a written announcement of the Police, the traffic accident happened last night in the coastal area of ​​Geroskipou.

Specifically, yesterday at 19:00 in the afternoon, an unknown person was driving his car on Eratou Street in Geroskipou in an easterly direction towards the Kolonis roundabout.

At one point on the road as he was passing by on the right three cyclists, who were riding in the completely left lane of the road, one behind the other, the unknown driver changed lane to enter the left lane resulting in hitting the first cyclist who is a 40 year old Greek Cypriot and throw him to the ground.

The 40-year-old was transported by ambulance to the Accident and Emergency Department of the General Hospital of Paphos and it was found that he had a broken elbow and entered the operating room while he was subsequently detained for further treatment.

Members of the Paphos Traffic Police visited the scene they were planning, while further examinations revealed that the unknown driver who left the scene of the accident is a 22-year-old foreign resident of Paphos.

An arrest warrant was issued against him, he was arrested and is being held to investigate the case.

News stream

PROTARAS: The 1st International Open Sea Swimming Marathon is coming

The Nautical Club of Constantia with the support of the Municipality of Paralimni and in collaboration with...

April 28, 2024

AYA NAPA: The 6th International Music Olympiad has ended (PICTURES)

A particularly important international action was held on April 18-20, 2024 in Ayia Napa. The Ministry…

April 28, 2024

LIOPETRI: Representation of the Resurrection of Lazarus by members of the Imer. Elderly Care (VIDEO)

A reenactment of the Resurrection of Lazarus was performed by the members of the Center...

April 28, 2024

PARALIMNI: The "Saturday of Lazarus in Paralimni" event was a success (VIDEO+PICTURES)

The "Saturday of Lazarus in Paralimni" event was successfully held today, Saturday, April 27, 2024...

April 28, 2024

The youth of the province visited the occupied Famagusta

The Municipal and Community Youth of the Free Province of Famagusta in an effort to cooperate decided as...

April 28, 2024

SAINT NAPA: The prizes of the student competition "Pausanias the Traveler" were awarded (PICTURES)

In a ceremony held on Friday, April 25, 2024 in the Municipality of Ayia Napa, they were awarded by...

April 28, 2024