A tragic car accident shook Montichiari on Tuesday afternoon when a 50-year-old driver from the Milan area caused the death of Fatou Ba, a 46-year-old mother of three residing in Carpenedolo. The Traffic Police have reconstructed the events, revealing that the man made a reckless overtaking maneuver at high speed, invading the opposite lane and resulting in a devastating head-on collision. Following the incident, it was discovered that the driver tested positive for cocaine, a factor that has intensified the charges against him for vehicular homicide.
Currently hospitalized in serious condition, the man is under investigation for aggravated vehicular homicide due to drug use. Toxicology tests conducted at the hospital confirmed the presence of the substance in his system. The accident occurred in the Fascia d’Oro area and has left the community mourning the untimely loss of the victim.