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Teenager Killed, Classmate Hurt in Santarcangelo Scooter–Car Collision

Police report the scooter was overtaking when a left-turning car struck it.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on the Marecchiese road in Santarcangelo di Romagna during the morning school commute.
  • An 18-year-old girl driving a Honda SH 125 died at the scene, and her 18-year-old passenger was hospitalized at Bufalini in Cesena in guarded condition but not reported as life‑threatening.
  • The car involved was a Dacia Sandero driven by a 46-year-old woman, according to initial details.
  • Rimini traffic police issued a preliminary reconstruction indicating the scooter was overtaking when it was hit by the vehicle turning left.
  • 118 emergency teams responded, the car driver was treated for shock, and the investigation into the collision is ongoing.