Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martínez, from Inter, fatally runs over an elderly man in a wheelchair
27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez, who plays for Serie A giants Inter, hit an elderly man in a wheelchair and the 81-year-old man died at the scene of the accident. Here are the details of the news.
Inter Milan's Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez was involved in a fatal traffic accident in the town of Fenegrò in the province of Como, Italy, on Tuesday, October 28.
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According to Italian news agency LaPresse, the 27-year-old goalkeeper escaped unhurt after his car hit an elderly man sitting in a wheelchair. Martinez is not reported to have any health problems but is said to be in great shock over what happened. An investigation was launched after the accident.
According to initial investigations, the old man may have suddenly crossed into the opposite lane and caused the accident. Como air ambulance, Saronno Red Cross ambulance and Cantù Carabinieri were called to the scene. Martinez was the first to attend to the old man.
Italian police have launched an investigation to reconstruct the dynamics of the accident and determine possible legal responsibility. No details have yet been released about the exact circumstances or causes of the accident.
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As a direct consequence of the tragic incident, Inter Milan decided to cancel the press conference of coach Cristian Chivu ahead of the Serie A match against Fiorentina.
Sommer, who has been Yann Sommer's backup goalkeeper since his arrival, has played mainly in the Coppa Italia and in some Serie A matches where the first 11 have been injured. Martinez, who grew up in FC Barcelona's La Masia team, played for Las Palmas and RB Leipzig before joining Serie A. The Spanish goalkeeper was seen as Inter's natural successor after Sommer.
