46-year-old Nigerian man killed by drunk driver in Italy

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.