13-year-old boy dies in electric scooter accident in Ilia

On April 29, 2026, a 13-year-old boy named Konstantinos died following a collision in Makrisia, Ilia. The teenager was riding an electric scooter while with friends when he attempted to avoid a parked vehicle. In the process, he swerved into the oncoming lane and collided with an approaching car. Reports indicate the boy suffered severe chest and head injuries from the impact. Emergency services transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. While one source reported he was taken to the Krestena hospital, another identified the destination as the Pyrgos General Hospital. Local police in Krestena are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The incident has prompted renewed public discussion regarding the safety and regulation of electric scooters.