A Car-Bicycle Collision Leaves Cyclist with Broken Ribs
A woman driving in Farese, Italy, is in trouble after hitting an elderly cyclist with her car. The cyclist, who is 77 years old, was taken to the hospital with three broken ribs.
Accident on via Treviglio
The accident occurred around midday on Thursday, August 1st, on via Treviglio. Emergency responders, including the police, Carabinieri, and paramedics, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The cyclist, identified as a citizen of Farese born in 1947, was transported to Hospital D.F.
Initial investigations suggest that the driver, who is also from Farese and born in 1942, attempted to overtake another vehicle on the roadway. However, she failed to notice the cyclist, who was struck by the car and fell to the ground. The cyclist sustained three broken ribs as a result of the impact.
Furthermore, it was discovered that the driver’s vehicle was uninsured. She was subsequently fined 866 euros. The cyclist, after receiving treatment, was discharged from the hospital but is expected to recover fully in approximately one month.
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