Larnaca police have made an arrest in connection with the startling incident involving a 65-year-old British man carried on a hire car’s windscreen along the Larnaca-Airport motorway last Wednesday.
- The arrested individual is being investigated as a possible driver of the vehicle, with charges including causing a road collision, leaving the scene, and negligent and reckless acts.
- Details of the incident emerged following a viral video that captured the hire car accelerating with the man on its windscreen, sparking outrage and concern across social media platforms.
The arrested individual is being investigated as a possible driver of the vehicle, with charges including causing a road collision, leaving the scene, and negligent and reckless acts.
Details of the incident emerged following a viral video that captured the hire car accelerating with the man on its windscreen, sparking outrage and concern across social media platforms.
Windscreen: Sequence of Events Unfolds
According to police reports, the sequence of events began when the retired man exited his vehicle after a collision that occurred between the Rizoelia and Kalo Chorio roundabouts. He approached the second car to exchange details, which led to a dramatic turn of events.
Shortly after, a police patrol car arrived on the scene. Upon noticing the approaching officers, the driver of the second vehicle fled, prompting the 65-year-old to attempt to stop him. In a shocking twist, he ended up on the windscreen of the speeding car.
Two Kilometres of Distress
The hire car travelled for more than two kilometres along the motorway with the man clinging to the windscreen. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the vehicle did not slow down during this time, creating a perilous situation for the man. Eventually, he fell onto the road, sustaining only minor injuries.
Police Investigation Continues
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are focusing on the arrested individual’s role in the incident. The police have not yet disclosed the reason for the driver’s sudden departure from the scene, leaving many questions unanswered.
This bizarre and alarming incident has raised concerns about road safety and the behaviour of drivers in the area. As the community waits for further revelations, the police continue to gather evidence and testimonies to piece together the full story.
