Greek police identify 67-year-old filmed driving wrong way on coastal avenue in Voula

Traffic incident on Konstantinou Karamanli Avenue

Traffic authorities in Attica completed the official identification of a 67-year-old motorist who drove in the wrong direction along a central coastal thoroughfare in southern Athens. The event occurred at approximately 2:00 AM during the early morning hours of 6 July 2026 on Konstantinou Karamanli Avenue. The vehicle was operating on the roadway segment connecting the coastal suburbs of Voula and Glyfada, moving in the direction from Voula towards Glyfada inside the oncoming traffic flow. Konstantinou Karamanli Avenue functions as a primary arterial road in southern Attica that carries continuous vehicular traffic. By navigating in the opposite direction on the divided avenue, the driver generated an immediate danger of collisions with vehicles proceeding in the authorized direction.

Video evidence and social media circulation

The wrong-way driving was documented by another motorist who encountered the car traveling against the traffic stream. The eyewitness recording captured the 67-year-old driver's automobile moving steadily along the opposing lane in the dark, presenting a direct risk to passing traffic. Following the incident, the video material was uploaded to digital platforms, where it circulated extensively among internet users and news outlets. The widespread digital circulation of the clip prompted the Attica Traffic Police Directorate to intervene and initiate an investigation based on the published audiovisual material.

Investigation by specialized traffic units

The digital recording was assigned to the Special Information and Social Media Analysis Team within the OEPTA division of the Attica Traffic Police Directorate. Operating under the General Police Directorate of Attica, this dedicated unit specializes in monitoring digital platforms and analyzing online multimedia to detect traffic violations. Specialized officers carried out a detailed digital examination of the video material to analyze the vehicle's trajectory, license details, and exact point of entry onto the avenue. Through these digital forensic methods and subsequent pre-investigative interviews, the police team verified the identity of the 67-year-old suspect as the individual operating the vehicle.

Submission of case file to the prosecutor

Upon concluding the preliminary inquiry, the Attica Traffic Police Directorate compiled a formal criminal case file naming the 67-year-old motorist as the sole defendant. The file charges the driver with the criminal offense of dangerous driving, reflecting the hazard created along the coastal route. All compiled investigative materials, including the verified video files, technical reports, and police findings, were officially submitted to the competent public prosecutor. The referral to the prosecutor initiates the next stage of the judicial process, which will determine the legal penalties and court proceedings faced by the driver.