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Paphos: Two-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Causing Fatal Accident

Published March 10, 2026, 17:14
Paphos: Two-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Causing Fatal Accident

A 41-year-old driver was sentenced to two years in prison by the Paphos District Court for causing death due to reckless, imprudent, or dangerous behavior. The conviction relates to a traffic accident that occurred in December 2025, where the 41-year-old collided with a motorcycle driven by a 23-year-old Bulgarian, who succumbed to his injuries. The accident occurred at a traffic light-controlled intersection in Paphos. The 41-year-old tested negative for alcohol, but tested positive for drugs. The 45-year-old passenger in the car was slightly injured.