Antonio Villani, a 55-year-old inspector with the Avellino Digos, died after being struck by a passing vehicle while assigned to escort Avellino supporters travelling to the Cesena–Avellino match.

The incident occurred on the northbound E45 near Borello, shortly before the match on 18 October 2026. Reports say Villani was on foot in or near a planned supporter meeting area when he was struck.

Police, including Polstrada personnel, attended the scene and began investigating the incident.

Escort duty before the match

Villani was on duty as part of the escort for Avellino supporters travelling toward Cesena. The reported location was the northbound E45 near Borello, a route used by visiting supporters ahead of the fixture.

The available reports do not describe the full escort arrangement beyond that assignment. They identify Villani as the officer killed during that duty.

Investigation under way

Police attended the scene after the collision. Polstrada personnel were reported among those present, and the incident was under investigation.

The acquired reports did not include an official police or prosecutor’s statement. They did not identify the driver or report information about possible charges.

What the reports confirm

  • The deceased officer was Antonio Villani, 55, of the Avellino Digos.
  • He was assigned to escort Avellino supporters travelling to Cesena–Avellino.
  • The reported location was the northbound E45 near Borello.
  • Reports say a passing vehicle struck him while he was on foot in or near a planned supporter meeting area.
  • Police, including Polstrada personnel, attended and investigated.

This summary reflects only what the three acquired reports establish. It does not add detail beyond those reports.

What remains unclear

The exact sequence and circumstances of the collision had not been established in the available reports. The sources do not independently confirm Villani’s precise position at the moment of impact, the vehicle’s speed, or the condition of other people who may have been involved.

Readers should therefore treat early accounts of how the collision happened with caution until investigators or judicial authorities provide further verified information.