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Police Probe Suspected Street‑Race in Rome Crash That Killed 20‑Year‑Old

Investigators are reviewing digital evidence to identify any other cars involved.

Overview

  • Municipal police placed the 22‑year‑old BMW driver under investigation for vehicular homicide, with hospital tests showing no alcohol or drugs.
  • Officers expanded video checks along the Cristoforo Colombo corridor and are analyzing GPS traces and seized phones, including a second device from the BMW.
  • Witnesses reported two cars traveling side by side at very high speed before impact, and investigators are tracing an additional vehicle, possibly a gray BMW, that left the area.
  • Beatrice Bellucci, 20, was killed; her friend Silvia remains hospitalized in intensive care, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
  • Prosecutors await a formal police report as Codacons moves to join the case, while AS Roma, Roma Tre and the volleyball community offered public condolences.