Fatal Crash In Cuneo Leaves One Dead And Another Injured
A tragic collision between a car and a truck on the Bovesana highway resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another person.
A severe traffic accident on the Bovesana highway near Cuneo on Monday morning resulted in the death of a 45-year-old man and left his wife in critical condition. The fatal collision occurred shortly after 10 a.m. near the Bombonina area when a car and a truck collided head-on, causing the heavy vehicle to catch fire.
The driver of the car, identified as Saverio Giordano, a 45-year-old non-commissioned officer in the Alpine troops and a youth soccer coach for the local Boves sports club, lost his life at the scene. His 42-year-old wife, Monica Tusa, was traveling in the vehicle with him and sustained severe injuries.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel, rushed to the crash site. Firefighters worked to extinguish the truck fire, while police managed the accident investigation and traffic restoration. Both the injured woman and the truck driver, whose injuries were classified as moderate, were transported by ambulance to the Santa Croce and Carle Hospital in Cuneo.
Giordano was a native of Robilante and resided in Castelletto Stura with his wife and their two young children, aged ten and six. In addition to his military service at the Ignazio Vian barracks, he was actively involved in his community, dedicating his time to training children in the youth sector of the Boves sports association.
The tragedy has profoundly shaken the local community and military personnel. The commander of the 2nd Alpine Regiment, Colonel Davide Marini, visited the grieving family to express the condolences and solidarity of the military. Castelletto Stura Mayor Alessandro Dacomo also voiced the sorrow of the entire municipality, emphasizing support for the couple's two young children during this difficult time.
The Boves sports club issued a statement mourning the loss of their collaborator and instructor, offering thoughts and condolences to the children, Nicolò and Lorenzo, as well as the extended Giordano and Tusa families. Local friends have also initiated a fundraising campaign via Satispay to provide financial support and a tangible sign of affection for Monica Tusa and her children.
Authorities noted that this incident marks the 42nd traffic fatality on the roads of the Cuneo area since the beginning of the year. Investigations into the exact cause of the head-on collision remain ongoing by local law enforcement.