A tragedy occurred on Tuesday morning in Fenegrò, near Como, involving Josep Martínez, Spanish goalkeeper for Inter Milan. The 27-year-old hit an 81-year-old man in a wheelchair with his car, killing him instantly… Despite the rapid intervention of emergency services, the victim could not be resuscitated. According to initial findings, the elderly man deviated from the cycle path onto the roadway, making the collision inevitable. Upset, but unhurt, Martínez immediately tried to help, as did other motorists present on the scene.
An investigation into manslaughter was opened by the Como public prosecutor's office to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy. As reported Who Comothe player faces a penalty of 2 to 7 years in prison according to article 589 of the Italian Penal Code. Routine tests were carried out on the guard to check his driving skills and the speed of the vehicle. Inter Milan, deeply affected by the accident, canceled Cristian Chivu's press conference before the match against Fiorentina, while Martínez was excused from the match.