Overview
- A man working to set up a roadside construction site on the A14 was struck by a car and later died at Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna.
- Emergency medical teams (118) and the Polizia Stradale attended the scene and transported the victim to hospital.
- Post-crash tests found the driver, a resident of Modena, had a blood-alcohol level above 2 grams per liter and was denounced as part of an omicidio stradale proceeding.
- Investigators say they must clarify the worker’s exact position and how the cantiere was arranged before final responsibility is determined.
- The case may prompt closer scrutiny of highway worksite safety and highlights the severe legal and human consequences of driving under the influence.