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Scooter Rider Killed in Rome GRA Collision That Snarls Morning Traffic

Investigators are reviewing indications that the rider fell before being struck by a passing car.

Overview

  • The fatal crash occurred around 7:00 at km 58.900 of the A90’s outer carriageway between EUR and Via del Mare.
  • Initial police reconstructions under verification suggest the scooter lost grip, the rider fell to the roadway, then was hit by a following vehicle.
  • Anas personnel and the Polizia Stradale managed the scene, conducted on-site investigations, and worked to restore safe conditions.
  • Traffic was initially limited to the emergency lane, causing long queues and widespread slowdowns across southern Rome.
  • Emergency responders, including an air ambulance, attempted to save the victim but he died at the scene, with traffic conditions easing after 11:00 once the stretch was cleared.