Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez hit an 81-year-old man in an electric wheelchair with his car, reports Quicomo.it. The tragedy occurred on the morning of October 28 at approximately 9:40 local time.
The impact was extremely strong, and despite immediate intervention by rescuers, the victim could not be saved. Death was declared at the scene. The road was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to work and conduct planned inspections. As a sign of mourning, Inter decided to cancel a press conference scheduled for 14:00, according to the source.
It is noted that the goalkeeper himself is in shock after the incident. He was not injured but is deeply shaken by what happened.
After eight rounds of the 2025-26 Serie A season, Inter is in fourth place in the standings with 15 points. On October 29 at 22:45 GMT+3, the team will play Fiorentina in the ninth round. Napoli lead the table with 18 points.
