Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez hit and k!lled an 81-year-old man in a tragic road incident on his way to training.
It’s being reported that the old man had suffered a medical episode just before the impact, meaning that he was unable to move away from the oncoming traffic.
Reports in Italy explain that Martinez, 27, was driving to training on Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, when he struck the man, who was on his electric wheelchair, at 9:40am. The incident happened on Via Bergamo in Fenegro, in the province of Como, near Inter’s training complex, Appiano Gentile.
Martinez, who was unharmed but deeply shaken by the collision, is said to have immediately stopped and provided first aid.
The elderly man was sadly pronounced de@d at the scene, despite the prompt arrival of an ambulance and an air ambulance.
Italian Police are carrying out an investigation. In light of the news, Inter have cancelled manager Cristian Chivu’s press conference which was scheduled for 1pm.
The Italian giants are due to play Fiorentina at San Siro on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Martinez is currently Inter’s second-choice goalkeeper and was on the bench for Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Napoli.