The body of a 46-year-old Nigerian man who was struck and killed while crossing State Road 554 in Italy is expected to be repatriated to Nigeria in the coming days.

The man, whose identity has not been disclosed as of the time of reporting, was hit by a BMW at the traffic lights between Selargius and Settimo San Pietro on Sunday morning.

According to initial reports, the victim, a 46-year-old Nigerian man, was hit by a BMW driven by a 25-year-old woman who tested positive for alcohol.

The car was carrying four young people from Assemini and Cagliari, who were taken to Brotzu and Monserrato Polyclinic hospitals for medical checks. Their conditions are reported to be non-serious.

Emergency services, including 118 responders, firefighters, and carabinieri, attended the scene. The road was closed to allow for investigations.

The Carabinieri from the Quartu Operations Unit and the local Selargius station identified the deceased through assistance from the local Nigerian community. A cousin living in Tuscany helped authorities trace the victim’s brother in Nigeria, who has now been contacted regarding the return of the body.

The deceased had reportedly worked in Settimo San Pietro for several years and lived in nearby Selargius. (The Guardian, excluding headline)