Motorcyclist Federico Venco killed in Varese after helping woman, suspect arrested
On the night of 1‑2 August 2026, 36‑year‑old Federico Venco of Samarate was run over in Somma Lombardo, Varese province, while assisting a 39‑year‑old woman who had lost her way. Police allege the driver, a 43‑year‑old man who is the woman’s ex‑partner, deliberately rammed Venco’s motorcycle out of jealousy, mistaking him for a rival. The victim died on impact; the woman survived with shock. The suspect was arrested and charged with homicide. Investigators are continuing to examine the motive and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Entities: 39‑year‑old woman · 43‑year‑old ex‑partner (suspect) · Busto Arsizio prosecutor's office · Ermanno Venco · Federico Venco · Samarate · Somma Lombardo, Varese · Somma Lombardo, Varese Province · Varese province · unidentified 39‑year‑old woman · unidentified 43‑year‑old male suspect