Another incident involving a drunk driver who refused to stop for a breathalyzer test—similar to the recent case with singer Christos Mastoras—occurred in the early hours in Omonia, resulting in a police officer being injured.

The incident took place at 4:15 AM at a checkpoint set up by the Traffic Police Special Operations Unit (OEPTA) in Omonia for breathalyzer testing.

However, instead of stopping, a 24-year-old driver hit the gas and attempted to flee. In the process, he ran over the foot of a police officer who was trying to stop him.

A chase immediately ensued, with officers managing to immobilize the car driven by the 24-year-old on Deligianni Street, near the offices of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE).

When subjected to a breathalyzer test, the 24-year-old was found to be over the legal limit of 0.60 micrograms per liter of breath, registering at 0.70 micrograms.

Based on the breathalyzer results, the 24-year-old will be taken to court for immediate trial, face an administrative fine, have his driver’s license revoked, and will also be criminally prosecuted for injuring the police officer, who suffered an ankle fracture from being run over by the young driver’s car.