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Silvio Martinello Hit at Padova Crosswalk, Police Seize Uninsured Car

The ex-Olympic cyclist’s account has turned the crash into a public call for safer roads.

Overview

  • The 62-year-old sustained nine stitches to the head, suffered painful contusions, and was found to have no fractures after hospital checks.
  • The collision happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday on Via Padova in Selvazzano Dentro while he was walking his dog, who was unharmed.
  • Martinello said a vehicle approaching from the opposite lane failed to yield, and he jumped onto the hood before being thrown a couple of meters.
  • Police inspections determined the car lacked mandatory insurance, and the Polizia Stradale seized the vehicle.
  • In a social media post, the Rai commentator condemned dangerous driving and vowed to intensify his road-safety advocacy.