Josep Martínez of Inter involved in fatal accident with elderly man | OneFootball

The second goalkeeper of Inter, the Spaniard Josep Martínez, accidentally ran over an elderly man who was traveling in a wheelchair near the club's training center, causing his death according to the ANSA agency. 

The incident took place this morning, around 9:30. The deceased, 81 years old, was traveling in an electric wheelchair on provincial road 32 in Fenegrò (Como), and died after being hit by the footballer's car under circumstances that are still being investigated by the police.

According to ANSA, an initial reconstruction of the events suggests that the man in the wheelchair may have changed direction suddenly, crossing into the path of the vehicle driven by Martínez.

An ambulance, a rescue helicopter, and a patrol of carabinieri arrived at the scene to carry out the necessary investigations.

According to 'La Repubblica', Martínez immediately provided assistance, appeared "visibly affected," and fully cooperated with the authorities at all times to clarify the incident.

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