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Driver hits cyclists after argument, four injured in Lanzo Torinese
A 73-year-old man has been arrested after hitting a group of cyclists twice, injuring four people, two of whom are in serious condition.
In Lanzo Torinese, a driver hit a group of cyclists, injuring four individuals. The incident occurred after an argument on the road, during which the man first ran over the cyclists and then, after reversing, hit them again.
The driver, a 73-year-old named Giuseppe Campagna, subsequently turned himself in to the carabinieri and was arrested. Authorities confirmed that he is accused of attempted murder and is currently under house arrest.
Among the injured cyclists, two sustained serious injuries. According to reports, one of them, a 60-year-old, suffered a fracture to his femur along with facial and chest trauma. The other, aged 68, sustained a severe shoulder injury and pelvic trauma, with an estimated recovery time of about sixty days.
The incident has shocked witnesses and law enforcement. The man stated he did not realize what he was doing and apologized to the families of the injured. This information has been reported by various outlets, highlighting a climate of confusion and distress following the event.
According to reports, the two critically injured cyclists were transported to the hospital by helicopter. The other two injured individuals sustained less serious injuries but were treated on-site by emergency responders. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and the precise dynamics of the events.
This episode raises questions about road safety and driver behavior towards cyclists. However, investigations are ongoing and further developments cannot be ruled out.