Tragic death in a traffic accident that caused guide who tested positive for drugs, found at Naples police officer, age 47. “Deeply saddened” said the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
The 28-year-old driver of an SUV collided with the patrol car, killing 47-year-old police officer Aniello Scarpati and seriously injuring his colleague who was driving, who is in critical condition at Hospital del Mare in Naples.
According to en.ilsole24ore.com, the 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter in conjunction with drug use, as the tests were positive.
The 28-year-old is also accused of abandoning a traffic accident victim along with the other five passengers, three of whom are minors.
Married with three children, deceased officer Aniello Scarpati served at the Torre del Greco police station in Naples.
The head of the Italian state, Sergio Mattarella, expressed his deep sorrow for the tragic death of the 47-year-old policeman.