A workday like any other turned tragic on the slopes of the Lattari Mountains. A well-known street vendor lost his life after being hit and crushed by the van he used for his daily business.
The accident occurred early Thursday afternoon on Via San Nicola, where the man had stopped for a routine work-related break.
The dynamics still to be clarified
According to an initial reconstruction, still being examined by investigators, the 67-year-old stopped to check the vehicle he used every day to reach the streets and squares of neighboring municipalities to sell fruit on the street.
For reasons still under investigation, the van suddenly began moving forward. The man attempted to stop it, but was struck and crushed by the vehicle.
Technical investigations and testimonies gathered in the next few hours will clarify what happened in those few moments that changed everything.
A well-known and respected face in the country
The victim was well-known in the literary district. He was close to retirement, but he continued to work steadfastly, pursuing a profession that had become more of a passion than a necessity.
News of his death spread quickly among residents, leaving dismay and grief in a community accustomed to the slow pace of daily life and suddenly shaken by an unexpected tragedy.
I'm sorry to hear the news. The whole thing seems strange because the van appears to have moved on its own and the man was hit. The community appears shocked, but the causes are unclear. Investigators will have to investigate and provide more detailed explanations to the villagers.