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Milan Hit-and-Run at Crosswalk Kills 86-Year-Old as Police Hunt Driver

Police review surveillance footage to identify the fleeing van driver.

Overview

  • The collision occurred shortly before noon on November 5 at via Fratelli Bronzetti, at the corner with via Macedonio Melloni in Milan.
  • The victim was using a marked crosswalk when a van struck him and the driver left the scene without stopping.
  • Emergency crews found the man in cardiac arrest and he died despite resuscitation attempts during urgent transport to hospital.
  • The Polizia Locale is reconstructing the dynamics of the crash and examining nearby camera images to trace the vehicle and driver.
  • The intersection is heavily frequented, highlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and hit-and-run incidents in the city.