15-year-old girl dead after motorcycle collision in Torre Faro, Messina; 20-year-old rider arrested for vehicular homicide
A 15-year-old girl was killed late Sunday night when she was struck by a motorcycle on Via Circuito in Torre Faro, Messina. The 20-year-old rider, also injured, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.
Incident
A 15-year-old girl was fatally struck by a motorcycle on Via Circuito in Torre Faro, Messina, shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday, 28 June. The collision occurred near the Peloro Games venue and the local post office. Paramedics from 118 rushed to the scene, but the girl’s condition was critical.
Emergency response and death
Despite prompt medical attention, the girl died while being transported to hospital. Authorities declared her dead en route.
Rider arrested
The 20-year-old motorcyclist sustained injuries in the crash. He was taken into police custody and placed under arrest on charges of vehicular homicide (omicidio stradale).
Investigation
Officers from the municipal police (polizia municipale) have launched an investigation to reconstruct the dynamics of the collision. No statement has been released regarding the cause of the crash.
