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Local sources from Italy: Il Fatto Quotidiano, Corriere del Ticino.
UK coverage: Metro.co.uk.

In a sorrowful event that has captured international headlines, Vivian Alexandra Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, is currently under investigation for negligent homicide following a fatal accident in Sardinia that claimed the life of 24-year-old Gaia Costa. The incident occurred in the upscale resort town of Porto Cervo, where Costa was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by Spohr while crossing the street at a zebra crossing. Despite prompt medical intervention, Costa succumbed to severe head injuries at the scene. The tragedy has resonated deeply within the community, shedding light on Costa’s vibrant involvement in local cultural and social endeavors.

Post-incident, Vivian Spohr has reportedly offered her full cooperation to the Italian judicial authorities, according to statements from her legal representatives, Angelo Merlini and Alessandro Vitale. Spohr, who was vacationing in Costa Smeralda with her family, has since returned to Munich, where she is formally registered as a suspect pending further investigation. The local prosecutor’s office has scheduled an autopsy for Costa on July 16, as the community and Costa’s loved ones await answers.

In her first public statement since the accident, relayed through her lawyer and released by the German press agency DPA, Vivian Spohr expressed her ‘profound dismay and deep regret’ for the incident, emphasizing her shock and sorrow over the tragic loss of life. She also confirmed testing negative for alcohol and drugs in the immediate aftermath of the accident and reiterated her commitment to fully supporting the investigative process.

The incident has sparked a wave of mourning and calls for increased road safety measures in the idyllic tourist destination. As the investigation unfolds, many are left to ponder the consequences of momentary lapses and the fragility of life. The community, while grappling with grief, stands in solidarity, remembering Gaia Costa and seeking justice in her memory.