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A young Cuban man, 18 years old, identified as José Reynaldo Alberto, caused a fatal accident in Lancenigo di Villorba, Treviso, which resulted in the death of Diego Lapaine, a 71-year-old retired mathematics teacher.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, September 1, when the boy, without a driver's license, lost control of his mother's Fiat 500 and struck the cyclist.
According to the local newspaper Treviso Today, the impact was so violent that the victim's body was thrown about ten meters away and landed in the garden of a house, while the bicycle became lodged in the fence.
After the crash, the young man called his mother in tears: "I've had an accident, someone is hurt... I've messed up", reports the Italian media. The woman then learned that her son had taken the car keys without permission.
The young man faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide for driving without a license, which could result in a more severe sentence. Moreover, the insurance company will almost certainly not cover the damages, so he and his mother, identified as Jessica, could face a multi-million dollar compensation claim, unless she can prove that she was unaware of the vehicle's use.
In shock and without explanation
“He is locked in his room, speechless, and cannot stop crying. He remembers nothing about the accident; he is stunned and unable to process what happened. Driving without a license? There is no explanation at this time,” stated his defense attorney, Fabio Crea.
Authorities confirmed that José Reynaldo was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The young man had recently arrived in Italy to reunite with his mother in Mogliano Veneto; he was expecting to obtain his resident permit and was not studying or working yet.
Diego Lapaine, the victim, was a well-known amateur cyclist in the area. He had been the deputy director of the Fermi Technical Institute in Treviso and a teacher at the Da Vinci Institute. His sudden death shocked the local community, who remembers him as a respected educator close to his students.
Meanwhile, the young man's defense insists that this is a "tragedy within another tragedy," and expresses condolences to Lapaine's family for the pain caused.
Frequently asked questions about the fatal accident in Italy caused by a young Cuban
Who was responsible for the fatal accident in Italy?
The person responsible for the accident was an 18-year-old Cuban young man, identified as José Reynaldo Alberto, who was driving his mother's car without a license.
What were the legal consequences for the young man who caused the accident?
José Reynaldo faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide for driving without a license, which could result in a severe sentence. Furthermore, it is likely that the insurance company will not cover the damages, exposing him and his mother to a multimillion-dollar compensation claim.
How did the local community react to the fatal accident?
The death of Diego Lapaine, a retired teacher and cycling enthusiast, shocked the local community. He was a respected educator and close to his students, which heightened the emotional impact of the accident in the region.
What is the emotional state of the young man following the accident?
The young man is in shock and at a loss for words, constantly crying and unable to remember anything about the accident, according to his defense attorney. He is trying to come to terms with what happened.
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