Woman jailed for fatal 2022 road collision in Paralimni
A 41-year-old woman was sentenced to 12 months in prison over a 2022 collision in Paralimni that killed motorcyclist Giorgos Koronidis.
Paralimni, Cyprus. A 41-year-old woman was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Monday for causing the death of a 35-year-old motorcyclist in a 2022 road collision, the Famagusta District Court ruled.
The woman was convicted of causing death by reckless driving, ignoring a traffic signal and driving on a learner’s licence without a qualified supervisor.
Sentence and driving ban
The court also imposed eight penalty points and a three-month driving ban, which will take effect immediately after her release from prison.
Collision and victim
The collision occurred on June 29, 2022, on Korai Street in Paralimni.
Giorgos Koronidis, 35, from Paralimni, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a car driven by the woman. He was thrown onto the road and suffered serious injuries, despite wearing a protective helmet.
An ambulance transported him to Famagusta General Hospital, where he was intubated before being transferred to Nicosia General Hospital. He died from his injuries at about 2am the following day.
Investigation
Famagusta Traffic Police investigated the circumstances of the collision.
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