Overview

• Vivian Alexandra Spohr, 51, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, is under investigation for negligent homicide after her SUV struck 24-year-old Gaia Costa at a zebra crossing in Porto Cervo on July 8.
• Costa, a local babysitter headed to work, suffered severe head injuries and died at the scene despite paramedics’ 20-minute attempt to revive her.
• Italian prosecutors have seized Spohr’s BMW X5 and are conducting technical examinations while reviewing CCTV footage and phone records to assess distraction or fault.
• Authorities tested Spohr for alcohol and drugs at the scene, with both results returning negative.
• Remaining in Munich, Spohr’s legal team says she provided first aid, expresses deep regret, and has pledged full cooperation as the inquiry continues without formal charges.