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Inter Goalkeeper Josep Martinez Involved in Collision That Killed 81-Year-Old Near Training Base

Police say early signs indicate the wheelchair veered into his lane as they reconstruct the crash.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday on Via Bergamo in Fenegro, near Inter’s Appiano Gentile training center, and the man in an electric wheelchair was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the dynamics, with multiple outlets reporting an initial hypothesis of a sudden medical episode causing the wheelchair to enter traffic.
  • Martinez stopped immediately, provided first aid, remained on site, and later gave a statement to police accompanied by a club lawyer.
  • Police checks found no alcohol or drugs in Martinez’s system, and initial reconstruction work, including tire-mark analysis, established he was driving within the 70 km/h limit.
  • Inter cancelled manager Cristian Chivu’s scheduled press conference, the club is limiting comment during the inquiry, and the goalkeeper’s short‑term involvement with the squad is uncertain.