Overview

• A woman in her 40s or 50s was killed on May 24, 2025, after being struck by a beach-cleaning vehicle at Pinarella di Cervia.
• The vehicle was operating illegally without municipal permits, as confirmed by Cervia's Mayor Mattia Missiroli.
• Authorities, including the Carabinieri and Guardia Costiera, are investigating the driver's actions, vehicle condition, and administrative oversight.
• The victim's body remains unidentified due to the severity of injuries caused by the bulldozer's tracks.
• Local cooperatives and regional officials have condemned the unauthorized presence of heavy machinery during peak tourist season.