Police motorcycle collision with pedestrian in Peristeri

A traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, 2026, on a service road of Kifisos near Peristeri, involving a police motorcycle and a 68-year-old pedestrian. Reports regarding the timing of the incident vary, with Cyprus Times placing the event around 14:00, while OmegaLive cites approximately 13:00.

The pedestrian was struck by the officer, who was reportedly part of either the 'Z' unit (per Cyprus Times) or the 'DIAS' unit (per OmegaLive). Both individuals were injured and transported to hospitals; the woman was taken to Erythros Stavros Hospital with craniocerebral injuries, while the officer was treated for facial wounds. According to police sources, neither party is in life-threatening condition.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision. Preliminary examinations are considering the possibility that the 68-year-old woman attempted to cross the road at a point without a pedestrian crossing. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events and responsibility for the accident.