An 87-year-old man died in Manocalzati, in the province of Avellino, after being struck by a vehicle maneuvering inside a private agricultural business.
According to the preliminary account reported by IrpiniaNews, the incident occurred inside the company, described as the business run by the victim's son. The elderly man was reportedly hit during an accidental reversing maneuver by the driver of a motor vehicle.
The man died at the scene. No further details about the exact time of the incident, the type of vehicle involved, or the precise location within Manocalzati have been released.
Local Carabinieri are investigating the incident under the coordination of the Avellino Prosecutor's Office. The Prosecutor's Office ordered that the body remain available for further examinations. The victim's name has not been released.
