US EditionWife of Lufthansa CEO expresses 'deep sorrow' over fatal car accident in Italy
PORTO CERVO, ITALY, JUL 11 – Vivian Spohr is investigated for involuntary manslaughter after striking a pedestrian at a crosswalk; she tested negative for alcohol and drugs, authorities said.
- Vivian Alexandra Spohr, married to Lufthansa’s chief executive Carsten Spohr, was driving a BMW X5 when she hit 24-year-old Gaia Costa at a pedestrian crossing in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in Costa’s death.
- The accident occurred while Spohr was on vacation and was preceded by her driving a BMW X5 SUV over the pedestrian, with reports noting she continued driving briefly before fainting.
- Emergency medical personnel attempted to resuscitate Costa for 20 minutes at the scene, but she succumbed to serious head trauma; meanwhile, Spohr tested negative for alcohol and drugs following the incident.
- Spohr conveyed her profound regret and has fully committed to cooperating with the Italian judicial authorities during their investigation, with her lawyer assuring complete support in the involuntary manslaughter inquiry.
- Spohr returned to Germany after the accident, while investigators analyze surveillance footage and phone records to determine if distraction was a factor, and the case remains under judicial review.
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Wife of Lufthansa CEO expresses 'deep sorrow' over fatal car accident in Italy
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