Italian Cyclist Sara Piffer, 19, Dies After Being Struck by Car

The young talent was hit near Trento while cycling with her brother; authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Sara Piffer, a 19-year-old Italian cyclist, succumbed to injuries after being hit by a car near Trento, Italy, on Friday morning.
She was cycling with her brother at the time of the accident, according to reports from the Italian cycling federation ACCPI and her team Mendelspeck.
The Trento public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the incident, citing potential vehicular manslaughter.
Piffer's death follows a series of tragic losses in the cycling world, including Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer in 2024 and Gino Mäder in 2023.
Her team Mendelspeck paid tribute, describing her as leaving behind an irreplaceable void and remembering her for her smile.