Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez was involved in a tragic road accident in northern Italy on Tuesday that left an 81-year-old man in an electric wheelchair dead, local police confirmed.
The accident happened on Tuesday morning in Fenegro, a town in the province of Como, when the 27-year-old Spaniard was driving to Inter’s training facility in Appiano Gentile. According to initial reports, the wheelchair user was riding on the cycle path adjacent to the road when he entered the path of the vehicle, leading to the collision.
Police said Martinez immediately stopped his car and tried to help the victim until emergency services arrived. Despite his efforts and the quick arrival of an ambulance and a rescue helicopter, the elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Investigators are reportedly examining tire tracks and vehicle speed to reconstruct how the crash unfolded.
“A car driven by Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez hit a man in an electric wheelchair traveling on a cycle path along a road in the province of Como,” Italian police told local media. “Martinez stopped his car to help the man, who unfortunately died before the ambulance arrived.”
Following the incident, Inter Milan canceled a planned press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Serie A home game against Fiorentina. The club has not officially commented on the matter.
Martinez, who joined Inter from Genoa in 2024, has made 12 appearances for the Nerazzurri and currently serves as the team’s second goalkeeper. He was once for Spain before playing for Las Palmas and RB Leipzig before moving to Italy.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
October 29, 2025
