Andrea Innocenti On Saturday, September 26, shortly before 11:00 p.m., the streets of Turin's San Donato neighborhood were the scene of a serious incident. A 5-year-old boy, accompanied by his father and his new partner, was struck by a car driven by a 24-year-old woman. The accident, which occurred on Via Pinelli at the intersection of Via dell'Industria , immediately required emergency services to be called out with a red code.
The accident on Via Pinelli: the facts
According to the reconstructions that emerged from the inspection, the child was crossing the road when the young driver, presumably intent on hitting his father, exchanged a brief verbal exchange before getting into the car. The woman struck the child, while the adult managed to escape at the last moment.
The dynamics suggest an intent to attack, given that the driver had already slapped the father and then accelerated towards them.
The child's injuries and emergency transport
The child suffered thoracic and abdominal trauma diagnosed as an abdominal fracture. A 118 ambulance from Azienda Zero responded to the scene , stabilized the child's condition, and transported him to the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in critical condition .
The hospital confirmed that the child is admitted to surgery with a guarded prognosis, but his life is not currently in danger.
The investigation and arrest of the driver
After the impact, the woman fled in the vehicle. Officers from the Carabinieri Mobile Radio Unit quickly launched a search and located the abandoned vehicle. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. She has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault . Investigators are investigating the driver's connection to the child's father, identified as her former lover.
Motivations and investigative framework
Initial hypotheses indicate that the young woman acted for personal reasons, related to a conflict with the child's father. Authorities are investigating the relationships between the parties involved to determine whether the act was premeditated or the result of a sudden outburst of anger. Meanwhile, the child's family remains burdened by emotional trauma, while doctors monitor the progression of the injuries.
The case has already attracted public attention in Turin, prompting citizens to call for greater attention to road safety in residential neighborhoods. The investigation remains ongoing and is expected to be concluded in the coming days. The aim is to establish the driver's criminal liability and provide the minor with the care necessary for his full recovery.