Tragic news from Zaharo, Ilia, where a 48-year-old man lost his life on Thursday afternoon when his vehicle collided violently with a tree.
According to ilialive.gr, his death was instantaneous, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, considering all possibilities.
This unfortunate event has deeply saddened the local community. The victim, identified as Vasilis Apostolopoulos, was a well-known football referee.
The news was revealed in a heartfelt post by physician and former national referee Vangelis Dimitropoulos, who expressed his condolences: “Safe travels, Vasilis! The accident in Zaharo has ended the life of referee Vasilis Apostolopoulos.”
Safe travels, Vasilis!!
A car accident in the Zaharo area (the vehicle he was driving collided with a tree), ending the life thread for referee Vasilis Apostolopoulos.Published by Vangelis Dimitropoulos on Thursday, May 29, 2025