Athens police arrested a 52-year-old Ukrainian man after he allegedly smashed into 13 parked cars on Filis Street in the city center on Monday afternoon, 6 October 2025. Traffic officers said a roadside breath test showed 0.97 mg of alcohol per liter of breath. They opened a case for dangerous driving and DUI. He also did not have a valid driving license, which led to an administrative fine.
What happened on Filis Street?
It happened on Filis Street, a busy road that cuts through the wider center of Athens. The car drifted out of its lane and hit a row of parked vehicles, damaging property owned by several people. Police arrived fast, secured the area and kept traffic from getting worse.
How did events unfold?
According to the police account cited in the source, the driver’s car veered off and struck 13 stationary vehicles in total. The report does not say if anyone was hurt or how extensive the damage is. For now, investigators are looking mainly at the driver’s condition and whether he followed traffic laws at the time.
How did police respond?
Traffic officers tested him at the scene and recorded 0.97 mg of alcohol per liter of breath. They arrested him, opened a case for dangerous driving and DUI, and started the usual legal steps. They also found the 52-year-old did not have the required driving license and issued an administrative fine.
What penalties followed?
After the on-site actions, the case goes to court under the listed charges. The source does not include any extra penalties or court dates yet, and officials still need to confirm them.
What does this mean for local safety?
The crash has brought road safety in central Athens back into focus, especially on streets packed with parked cars and busy with pedestrians. Citywide figures are not in the material, but events like this often lead to calls for tighter enforcement and public awareness efforts. In this case, local officials stressed the quick enforcement steps already taken.
Where to seek updates?
Updates should come through official police statements and municipal channels. For verified details on damage assessments, proceedings and any traffic advisories in the area, follow the Athens Traffic Police.
What remains unclear?
- whether anyone was injured during the chain of collisions;
- the full cost and scope of damage to the 13 vehicles;
- the precise timing beyond the note that it was Monday afternoon;
- whether further administrative or criminal steps will follow.
These points are missing from the raw report and need confirmation from the authorities.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon (6 October 2025). By Wednesday morning (8 October), the source still did not include any new official details.
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