14‑year‑old Alessandra Martorana killed in motorcycle crash on Sicily’s SS113 near Termini Imerese
A violent collision between two motorcycles on the Statale 113 near the San Leonardo bridge, between Termini Imerese and Trabia, left 14‑year‑old passenger Alessandra Martorana dead. The impact was so severe that emergency crews could not revive her despite immediate assistance from 118 responders, the Carabinieri and local police. A second rider, a 42‑year‑old motorcyclist, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
The mayor of Termini Imerese, Maria Terranova, declared a day of mourning and cancelled the planned “Notte Bianca” event, expressing that “there are no words that can ease the pain of losing such a young life.” The road was closed for several hours while investigators performed technical examinations to determine the cause of the crash. The incident has reignited local concerns about road safety on the SS113.
Entities: Alessandra Martorana · Maria Terranova · Mayor Terranova · SS113 · San Leonardo bridge · Statale 113 · Termini Imerese
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Terranova declared a day of municipal mourning and postponed the Night‑White event.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alessandra Martorana, age 14, died in a crash on SS 113 near Termini Imerese on 31 July 2026.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Emergency services (118, Carabinieri, police) responded, secured the scene and closed the road until early morning.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The cause of the crash is under investigation by police and Carabinieri.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The collision involved two motorcycles, one ridden by a 42‑year‑old motorcyclist who was seriously injured.