50-year-old pedestrian in Paphos was hit by a man who had consumed alcohol
A 48-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly injuring a pedestrian in a traffic accident in Paphos.
According to Pafos Assistant Police Director Michael Ioannou, yesterday at 20:30 in the evening on Priamou Street, a car driven by a 48-year-old resident of Pafos heading towards Agapinoros Street lured and injured a 50-year-old pedestrian also a resident of Pafos.
As a result of the collision the pedestrian was seriously injured and was subsequently transferred to the Accident and Emergency Department of Paphos General Hospital. According to the doctor on duty, the 50-year-old suffered fractures to her leg and pelvis and was detained for further treatment.
The driver of the vehicle was given an alcohol test with a positive reading of 45 mg.
He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
Investigations are continuing by Paphos Traffic Police to investigate the causes of the accident.
Source: KYPE
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