Supreme Court orders retrial for 1995 traffic accident case

On March 24, 2026, the Supreme Court ordered a retrial concerning a 1995 traffic accident on Morphou Avenue in the Archangelos area. The victim, who was hit by a car while crossing the road, sustained severe injuries resulting in tetraplegia and the loss of speech. A lawsuit against the driver was initially dismissed by a lower court, a ruling previously upheld by the Supreme Court. The victim's wife subsequently filed a new lawsuit against the Attorney General and the Lakatamia Municipality. She alleged that the lack of street lighting and pedestrian crossings on the avenue created a deadly environment. While the lower court initially rejected this second lawsuit, the Supreme Court's current decision has directed the case back for further judicial review. This legal process continues to address issues regarding potential public liability for road safety infrastructure.