A 72-year-old man is in serious condition at Paphos Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit following a crash at 9 pm in Peyia. Police subsequently discovered the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
The 72-year-old was driving a vehicle that overturned after leaving the road. According to police, the vehicle he was driving on Michalaki Kyprianou Avenue left the road under circumstances being investigated, struck a concrete water supply construction, and then overturned.
Driver suffers multiple fractures and head injuries
The driver was transported by ambulance to Paphos Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
A medical examination revealed he suffered vertebral fractures, rib fractures, haemothorax, abrasions, and head haematomas.
Police investigation continues with breath test results confirmed
A breathalyser test conducted on the 72-year-old showed an initial reading of 90 mg and a final reading of 84 mg.
Paphos Traffic Police and Peyia Police Station continue their examinations into the incident.
