# Driver under house arrest for attempted murder of cyclists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/driver-strikes-cyclists-in-lanzo-torinese
> Updated: 2026-08-08T14:33:53.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2.

73-year-old Giuseppe Campagna has been placed under house arrest facing charges of attempted murder and multiple road injuries after intentionally striking a group of cyclists near Lanzo Torinese, Italy. The incident occurred on a cycling route between Lanzo Torinese and Coassolo following a dispute triggered by Campagna honking repeatedly while overtaking the group.

Investigators report that Campagna first struck the cyclists, then reversed or braked before performing a U-turn to strike the group a second time. The collision resulted in serious injuries for four cyclists, including multiple fractures. Two victims were airlifted to the CTO hospital in Turin, with one remaining in critical condition under a reserved prognosis. Other victims were treated at San Giovanni Bosco hospital.

Campagna surrendered to the Carabinieri following the attack. Through his lawyer, he has expressed remorse, describing his actions as "inexplicable" and stating he was in a state of confusion. While initial breathalyzer results were negative, authorities have ordered toxicology tests to determine if substances influenced his behavior. Investigations into the incident, which may be treated as attempted premeditated homicide, are ongoing.

## Claims

- An approximately 73-year-old driver intentionally drove into a group of cyclists near Turin. (disputed by 14 sources)
- Four cyclists sustained serious injuries during the incident. (disputed by 14 sources)
- The driver stopped, reversed into the group of six cyclists, and then turned around to hit them a second time. (disputed by 14 sources)
- A traffic accident occurred on Statale 106 near Pietragrande in Stalettì on 8 August 2026. (disputed by 10 sources)
- The crash involved three vehicles: a Fiat Panda, an Audi and a motorcycle. (disputed by 10 sources)
- Three other people were injured in the crash. (disputed by 10 sources)
- The driver faces investigation for multiple counts of bodily harm and attempted premeditated homicide in traffic. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- One victim was hospitalized in critical condition. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Two injured cyclists were transported to the CTO hospital in Turin via helicopter. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The driver surrendered to the Carabinieri after an attempt to flee. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The driver of the Fiat Panda died in the collision. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Firefighters from the Catanzaro command’s Soverato detachment and medical emergency personnel (SUEM 118) responded to the scene. (corroborated by 10 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Italy: Driver arrested for intentionally hitting cyclists near Turin

A 73-year-old driver in Italy was arrested for intentionally striking a group of cyclists with his car near Turin after a dispute over road space, leaving four people seriously injured.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/driver-attacks-cyclists-in-northern-italy-leaving-four-injured

### 2026-08-07: Statale 106 accident near Pietragrande leaves one dead and three injured

A fatal crash involving a Fiat Panda, an Audi, and a motorcycle on the Statale 106 near Pietragrande left one person dead and three others injured.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-crash-on-italys-statale-106-near-pietragrande-kills-one-injures-three

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