Sapri – A 30-year-old man who was struck by a car while riding his electric bike in the city center during the night between Saturday and Sunday is hospitalized in serious condition.
The accident occurred around 3.30:XNUMX a.m. on a road in the heart of Sapri, on the Gulf of Policastro. The boy, a resident of the Cilento town, was struck by a car driven by a local boy his age.
The impact was violent. The thirty-year-old suffered serious injuries, including blows to the head, and is currently hospitalized in intensive care at the Immacolata Hospital. Doctors are evaluating a possible transfer to a specialized center. Emergency medical services responded to the scene of the accident. police, who are trying to reconstruct the dynamics of the clash precisely.
A black Sunday for cyclists
The episode comes on a Sunday that already has the weight of a massacre on its shoulders: in Puglia, three cyclists They died within hours, struck by cars in various locations in the province of Bari. This tragedy rekindles awareness of the poor safety of those who travel on two wheels, whether traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, or scooters.
The most vulnerable road users—cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers of light electric vehicles—continue to pay a very high price. In 2024 alone, according to provisional data from sustainable mobility associations, dozens of people have died while riding electric bicycles or scooters.
Light mobility, heavy safety
The Sapri case, although the dynamics are still unclear, brings to the forefront the issue of rules, prudence, and infrastructure. E-bikes, increasingly popular even in small towns, require new considerations on the coexistence of different vehicles on the road.
We need bike lanes, adequate signage, and enforcement, but also a shared safety culture. Because every accident isn't just a tragic fatality: it's often the result of cumulative decisions, omissions, and oversights.
And while a thirty-year-old fights for his life in Sapri, Italy is questioning—once again—how much the lives of those who choose to travel more sustainably are truly worth.
Article published by Rosaria Federico on August 3, 2025, at 13:25 PM
Comments (1)
The article highlights a very serious situation that continues to occur in Italy. It's truly sad to see how cyclists are increasingly vulnerable on the roads; more must be done to ensure their safety.