Castel San Giorgio – A tragic fatality struck the community of Castel San Giorgio in the early hours of this morning. Marco Apostolico, a 27-year-old, lost his life in a car accident that occurred in Pregiato di Cava de' Tirreni.
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The accident, the latest in a long series on what residents call a dangerous road, has deeply shaken the local community, leading to the cancellation of Carnival celebrations.
The accident occurred around the first light of dawn in the Pregiato area, along Viale Troiano. According to initial reports, the car Marco Apostolico was riding in, an Alfa Romeo, crashed into a low wall along the road.
The impact was fatal for the young man, who was sitting next to the driver. Three other people were injured in the accident, including a young woman with serious facial trauma and multiple injuries, currently hospitalized at the Ruggi hospital.
Condolences from the municipal administration
The mayor of Castel San Giorgio, Paola Lanzara, expressed her deep sorrow for the loss of Marco Apostolico, describing him as a “big boy in the prime of life, with a heart of gold”. As a sign of mourning, the municipal administration, in agreement with local associations, has decided to cancel the Carnival parades scheduled for today and Tuesday.
The mayors of Cava de' Tirreni and Roccapiemonte also expressed their condolences for the victim's family. Vincenzo Servalli, mayor of Cava, expressed his community's solidarity, while Carmine Pagano, mayor of Roccapiemonte, remembered Marco Apostolico as a "hard worker" and a person well-liked by all.
Road safety at the centre of the debate
The accident has reignited the debate over the safety of Viale Troiano, a road already known for its dangers. Residents are calling for urgent action to limit vehicle speeds and prevent further tragedies. Maria Adinolfi, a resident of the area, stressed the need to install speed bumps and take measures to ensure pedestrian safety.
Article published on March 2, 2025 - 20pm
This story is very sad and makes you think about how dangerous the roads can be. I hope that the authorities will consider improving safety to avoid other similar accidents. It is important to protect citizens.
It is really sad what happened to Marco Apostolico. This road has always been dangerous, and more should have been done before this accident. I hope that measures are now taken to ensure safety.
It is very sad what happened to Marco Apostolico, a really bad situation. I hope that the administration will take seriously the requests of the residents, because it is important to improve the safety of the roads for everyone.
The accident that happened this morning in Pregiato is truly tragic and makes us reflect on road safety, I hope that the authorities take urgent measures to prevent similar episodes from happening again in the future. It is an unacceptable situation.