According to ELSTAT data, 1.258 persons were killed in Greece: 838 drivers, 241 passengers and 179 pedestrians.  Male drivers account for almost 70% of all road fatalities in Greece. Young male drivers account for almost 45% of male driver fatalities and older people account for more than 50% of pedestrian fatalities. The higher accident severity was found in accidents involving older persons (8,0 fatalities per 100 accidents) and younger persons (4,5 fatalities per 100 accidents).