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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Teen's Life

Published: 2024-10-05

In a tragic accident in Levate, Italy, 17-year-old Fabio De Martino lost his life while riding his Yamaha 125 motorcycle.

The incident occurred on the provincial road 150, near a railway underpass, as Fabio was returning home with his father, who was riding a few meters behind him.

Fabio lost control of his motorcycle on a slight downhill curve and collided with an oncoming Fiat Scudo van.

Despite the driver's attempt to brake, the collision was unavoidable.

Emergency services arrived quickly, but unfortunately, Fabio could not be revived.

This heartbreaking event adds to a series of recent motorcycle fatalities in the Bergamo area, highlighting the dangers faced by young motorcyclists.