A 45-year-old man from Pordenone province, found unconscious by passersby approximately ten days ago along Opitergina Provincial Road in Vallenoncello on the outskirts of Pordenone, died shortly after hospitalization. Authorities have now confirmed he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle.
The finding emerged from an autopsy conducted this morning by forensic pathologist Antonello Cirnelli, appointed by the Prosecutor’s Office. The victim sustained injuries consistent with a vehicular impact.
Carabinieri from the Operational and Radio Mobile Unit are investigating the incident as a case of vehicular homicide involving driver flight.
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