Overview
- Police identified the driver as 28-year-old local entrepreneur Tommaso Severino, who was arrested on charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and omission of rescue.
- Toxicology tests confirmed alcohol and cocaine, and authorities say the BMW X4 involved had been rented by the suspect.
- Assistant chief Aniello Scarpati, 47, died at the scene, while colleague Ciro Cozzolino, 38, underwent surgery for a pelvic fracture and remains hospitalized in guarded condition.
- Investigators report the SUV lost control at high speed on viale Europa, crossed into the opposite lane and struck the patrol car, which tumbled into a ravine.
- Prosecutors in Torre Annunziata are reviewing the roles of two adult passengers, with matters involving three minors referred to the juvenile prosecutor, as the city prepares a day of mourning.