Mirela Nicoleta Rusu, an athlete of Romanian origin settled in Italy, died after being hit by a car during a cycling training held near Palermo. Italian authorities have opened an investigation.
The accident took place in the morning of June 21, in the town of Pioppo, near Monreale, when a group of cyclists who were traveling towards Palermo he was hit by a car that entered the opposite direction during a prohibited overtaking maneuver.
“Nicoleta Rusu, cyclist of Romanian origin, was fatally hit by a car during training in the area of Palermo, Italy. We send our condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones. May God forgive her!” We sound the alarm about road safety and the importance of following traffic rules. A moment of inattention can destroy lives. More responsibility and more respect in traffic can save lives”the Romanian Cycling Federation sent, in a message posted on Facebook.
Two other cyclists were injured, one of them being transported to the hospital, but the doctors stated that his life is not in danger.
The Italian police opened an investigation to establish the exact circumstances of the tragedy and the possible responsibilities of the driver involved.
“According to the first information provided by the Italian authorities, the driver of a Fiat 500X overtook several vehicles in an area with a continuous line, entering the opposite direction and hitting the group of cyclists,” it is shown on the website of the Federation.
We remind you that in 2024, the Israeli cyclist Guy Timor died at the age of 21 after being hit by a drunk driver during a training session.
Also in 2024, Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege, 25, died after a fall during the fourth stage of the Tour of Austria.
