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Wife of Lufthansa CEO Expresses ‘Deep Sorrow’ over Fatal Car Accident in Italy

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA, ITALY, JUL 10 – Vivian Alexandra Spohr faces investigation for negligent homicide after killing a 24-year-old pedestrian at a zebra crossing in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italian prosecutors said.

  • Vivian Alexandra Spohr, a senior executive and spouse of Lufthansa's chief executive Carsten Spohr, was involved in a fatal incident on Tuesday in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, where she struck and killed 24-year-old Gaia Costa with an SUV.
  • The accident took place during Spohr’s stay at her family’s holiday residence with her daughter, and she initially did not realize that the collision had happened.
  • Emergency responders attempted to revive Costa for over 20 minutes at the scene, but she succumbed to severe head injuries; tests showed Spohr was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Spohr expressed dismay and deep regret through her lawyer, stated she is fully cooperating with Italian authorities, and the SUV was seized for technical examination.
  • The incident deeply affected the Gallura community and victim’s family, with Spohr returning to Germany and pledging to take steps to mitigate the consequences of the loss.
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The wife of the CEO of Lufthansa caused a fatal accident in Sardinia - she is being investigated for negligent homicide.

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Wife of Lufthansa CEO, Vivian Spohr, hits pedestrian in Sardinia: Lawyer comments on the circumstances of the accident and contradicts one statement.

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Despite medical assistance, Gaia Costa died of severe head trauma at the scene of the incident; the driver's alcohol and drug tests were negative.

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sky.it broke the news in Italy on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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