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Death of Rita Granata: 8-year sentence for hit-and-run driver

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The Court of Naples has sentenced a 24-year-old man to eight years in prison for the fatal collision with Rita Granata. The accident, which occurred on the morning of May 5, 2024, on Via Leopardi, attracted considerable attention from the community and the local media.

Deadly accident in Naples

Rita Granata, a nearby resident, was crossing a pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene without providing assistance. victim, transported first to the San Paolo hospital and then transferred to Nocera Inferiore, died on May 8th as a result of the serious injuries sustained.

Sentence and investigations

The first-instance sentence was issued by the Preliminary Investigations Judge, finding the young man guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide.

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The sentence was reduced thanks to the choice of the abbreviated procedure, in accordance with the requests of the Public Prosecutor.

The investigation by the Naples Local Police, coordinated by the Public Prosecutor's Office, was crucial in reconstructing the incident. The vehicle was traveling at a speed exceeding the legal limit. Further investigations confirmed that the young man was driving while intoxicated and under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident.

 

Article published on November 27, 2024 - 19:48 AM - Federica Annunziata

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