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Guilty Verdict for 45-Year-Old Porsche Driver in Chania: "Turned the Car into a Deadly Weapon"

Published January 21, 2026, 17:11
Guilty Verdict for 45-Year-Old Porsche Driver in Chania: "Turned the Car into a Deadly Weapon"

The 45-year-old Porsche driver was found guilty of the fatal traffic accident in Chania that cost the life of 21-year-old Panagiotis Karatzis. The prosecutor emphasized that the defendant, while taking antipsychotic medication and knowing its limitations, consumed alcohol exceeding legal limits and drove illegally. Furthermore, the driver violated an agreement not to drive, performed dangerous maneuvers, and showed violence towards another driver before the tragic accident. The prosecutor questioned the sincerity of the defendant's remorse, describing his car as a "deadly weapon." The driver himself apologized, stating that he had destroyed a family, while the victim's parents expressed their anger and disappointment at the verdict.