24-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Fatal Hit and Run in Naples

The 24-year-old who fatally struck Rita Granata while crossing the street at the pedestrian crossing in Via Leopardi on May 5, 2024, was sentenced to eight years in prison. Who was Rita Granata? Young woman Rita Granata, 27, died after suffering for three days in a Naples hospital following a hit-and-run incident in Fuorigrotta. The accident occurred while he was returning home with his friends; A car driven by a 24-year-old teenager violently hit him, throwing him thirty meters away. The driver, who fled after the crash, was later identified by the police when he returned. Rita suffered serious injuries, including cerebral edema, and did not survive surgery. His death caused grief among family and friends and raised concerns about road safety in the area. Sentence Yesterday, the judge accepted the prosecutor’s demands and gave the first degree sentence, which was already reduced due to the benefits of a speedy trial. A reconstruction of the accident carried out by the traffic accident unit of the local police in Naples revealed the serious responsibilities of the driver. It was revealed that the vehicle was traveling at a speed well above the legal limit and that the defendant was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the collision.