17-Year-Old Killed by Car While Walking Home from Party in San Nicandro Garganico

Overview

• The collision occurred early Friday, June 12, 2026, at about 4 a.m. on via Torre Mileto roughly one kilometre from San Nicandro Garganico’s centre.
• The victim, 17-year-old Giorgio Pienabarca, was struck while walking with friends after a birthday party and died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts by emergency teams.
• The car was driven by another attendee of the same party, reported to be 18 years old; the driver stopped, called for help and is being questioned by local police.
• Authorities say formal checks and accertamenti are under way and will examine vehicle speed, the driver's condition, road lighting and whether the group was walking on the carriageway.
• The death has shocked the local community and the victim’s family, who are well known in the town, and officials say forensic results and any legal steps will be released as investigations progress.