Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - A 46-year-old Nigerian man was struck and k!lled by a drunk driver in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed as of
the time of reporting, was hit by a BMW while crossing State Road 554 at the
traffic lights between Selargius and Settimo San Pietro on Sunday morning, Jun
29, 2025.
According to initial reports, the BMW was driven by a
25-year-old woman who tested positive for alcohol.
The car was carrying four young people from Assemini and
Cagliari, who were taken to Brotzu and Monserrato Polyclinic hospitals for
medical checks. Their conditions are reported to be non-serious.
Emergency services, including 118 responders, firefighters,
and carabinieri, attended the scene. The road was closed to allow for
investigations.
The Carabinieri from the Quartu Operations Unit and the
local Selargius station identified the deceased through assistance from the
local Nigerian community.
A cousin living in Tuscany helped authorities trace the
victim’s brother in Nigeria, who has now been contacted regarding the return of
the body.
The body is expected to be repatriated to Nigeria in the
coming days.
The deceased had reportedly worked in Settimo San Pietro for
several years and lived in nearby Selargius.
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