Felony charges against 27-year-old egyptian for fatal accident that killed 23-year-old Maria in Malia – Granted time to testify

The 27-year-old Egyptian progressive successful the fatal mishap connected the Malia–Stalida road, which claimed the beingness of 23-year-old Maria, was brought earlier the authoritative successful Heraklion.

He present faces felony charges and has been granted clip to attest earlier the investigating magistrate of Heraklion connected Monday, September 15, according to cretalive.gr.

The overseas operator of the motorcycle, who caused the tragic decease of the young pistillate aboriginal Wednesday morning, had earlier been taken to PAGNI Hospital for toxicology tests. It should beryllium noted that the 27-year-old was driving without a licence and without insurance.

According to reports, aft the accident, the 27-year-old attempted to fly the scene. He tried to restart the motorbike and leave, but owed to the harm from the collision, the conveyance could not accelerate. Two German tourists who witnessed the full incidental followed him and managed to restrain him.

How the fatal mishap happened

Footage from Kriti TV shows the 27-year-old Egyptian driving astatine precocious speed, veering into the other lane connected Grammatikaki Street. There, helium collided head-on with the 23-year-old woman, who was riding different motorcycle.

The crash was truthful convulsive that the young pistillate died instantly, contempt wearing a helmet. An ambulance rushed to the scene, but paramedics confirmed she was already dead.