Overview

• Toxicology results show Lerry Gnoli was positive for cocaine after the May 24 incident that killed 66-year-old tourist Elisa Spadavecchia on Pinarella di Cervia beach.
• Gnoli admitted responsibility for the fatal accident and is under investigation for manslaughter but remains free pending further inquiry.
• His driver’s license was revoked in 2022 following a separate fatal collision linked to cocaine use.
• Authorities are examining why the beach work was neither authorized by the municipality nor scheduled by the local bathing cooperative despite Gnoli’s claim of proper certifications.
• Spadavecchia’s funeral in Creazzo, Vicenza, drew family, friends and local officials who paid tribute to the retired teacher.