Aosta Valley(Italy): Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera has died following a crash while competing in the Giro della Valle d’Aosta.
The 19-year-old passed away yesterday after an accident during the first stage of the race in Pontey, in northwestern Italy.
According to reports, Privitera fell while descending, which caused his helmet to come off, and he struck his head on a gate.
Organizers cancelled Thursday’s stage of the race soon after the tragedy. The event is set to resume today.
