Driver arrested for hit-and-run injury of Paralympic athlete in Athens
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A 36-year-old driver accused of a hit-and-run accident involving a Paralympic athlete in Athens appeared before a prosecutor on Monday.
According to Greek police, the suspect hit the athlete while driving on Patision Street in the early hours of Sunday morning and fled the scene.
The woman, who was in the right lane in a wheelchair, suffered a broken leg.
Police officers patrolling the area were alerted to the accident and shortly thereafter located and arrested the 36-year-old.
The 36-year-old is charged with dangerous driving, assault, driving without a license and driving under the influence of alcohol.