A 30-year-old scooter rider tragically lost his life in a collision with a car on the Cassia road in Rome. The incident also left the 19-year-old car driver hospitalized for injuries and undergoing alcohol and drug tests. The local authorities are investigating the accident, which has led to the temporary closure of the road for investigation. This incident marks the 176th road fatality in Rome and the surrounding area this year, with half of the victims being motorcycle and scooter riders. The details of the collision between the Honda 125 motorcycle and the Toyota Yaris car are still unclear, and the police have seized both vehicles for further investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 40-year-old pedestrian was tragically killed by a car in Castel di Leva, bringing the total pedestrian fatalities in Rome and the surrounding area to 37 this year. Stay updated on Rome news by subscribing to the free newsletter “I sette colli di Roma” for daily updates at 7 am.
Tragic Road Incidents in Rome
