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Cyclist Samuele Privitera died from injuries he sustained in a crash Wednesday during the first stage of the Tour of Valle D’Aosta in Italy, his team announced. He was 19.
Privitera reportedly hit a speed bump, lost control of his bike and hit his head as he struck a barrier.
He crashed on a descent of about 35 kilometers from the finish in Aosta at a speed of almost 70 kilometers per hour, according to Italian media.
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Samuele Privitera of Italy and Team Jayco AlUla competes during the 39th Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2025, Stage 4, 150.4 km stage from Brisighella to Brisighella al Cesena March 28, 2025, in Brisighella, Italy. (Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
He reportedly lost his helmet in the process.
Race organizers said the circumstances of the crash were “still unclear and are being investigated