A 24-year-old autistic man died after falling from a rehabilitation and psychiatric care facility in Monterusciello, in the municipality of Pozzuoli. The death occurred on 13 October 2026 and was reported on 14 October 2026.

According to the reports, the man fell from a third-floor balcony of the I.FL.HAN. centre in Monterusciello. Emergency responders from 118 intervened but were unable to save him.

Autopsy ordered, cause still under investigation

The magistracy ordered an autopsy to establish the circumstances of the death. Investigators are reported to favour the hypothesis of a voluntary act, but that hypothesis remains provisional and subject to investigation. The findings of the autopsy and the final investigative conclusions were not yet available.

The reports use different descriptions for the facility, including rehabilitation structure, psychiatric facility and I.FL.HAN. psychiatric centre. Its precise legal or institutional status has not been independently verified.

Family asks how he could have been left unsupervised

The man's family, represented by lawyer Sergio Pisani and supported by the association La Battaglia di Andrea, has asked for clarification about the circumstances of the death.

At the centre of the family's request are questions about how assistance and surveillance were organised inside the facility, including how the man could have been left without direct control. The family's lawyer has called for verification of the supervision arrangements in place at the time of the fall.

Videoinformazioni identifies the deceased as a 24-year-old resident of Qualiano, of Ukrainian origin. His first name is reported as "Roslan" by Il Mattino and ErgoTV and as "Ruslan" by Videoinformazioni.

What is known

  • A 24-year-old autistic man died after falling from a care facility in Monterusciello, Pozzuoli.
  • Videoinformazioni reports the fall was from a third-floor balcony of the I.FL.HAN. centre.
  • The 118 emergency response was unsuccessful.
  • An autopsy was ordered by the magistracy.
  • The family, through lawyer Sergio Pisani and the association La Battaglia di Andrea, has requested clarification on assistance and supervision.

What remains unclear

  • The exact sequence of events leading to the fall has not been established.
  • The reported hypothesis of a voluntary act has not been confirmed as fact.
  • The precise point of departure and the surveillance arrangements at the time remain unresolved.
  • The autopsy findings are still pending.