Celano: Drunk driver hits 14-year-old on scooter

A 27-year-old driver is under investigation after striking a 14-year-old on a scooter in Celano. The incident occurred near the Ultrafucense provincial road shortly before 1:00 AM.

According to Carabinieri investigations, the teenager was riding an Mbk Industrie scooter when he was hit by a Volkswagen Golf, causing him to fall to the ground. The driver initially fled the scene but returned to the location minutes later to provide assistance.

The driver, a resident of Celano, was taken to the hospital for alcohol and toxicology testing, which reportedly confirmed the presence of alcohol. The teenager was found conscious by local Carabinieri from Cerchio and received medical attention for his injuries.