A small Italian town is mourning the death of 15-year-old Matilda Ferrari, a promising figure skater, who was killed Monday morning.

Ferrari was walking to school in Val Rendena, Trentino, when she was struck by a cement mixer on State Road 239 near a crosswalk. The truck, owned by Cunaccia Construction, hit her while she was heading to the bus stop. Authorities are investigating, with early reports suggesting the driver may have had a green light.

Paramedics, firefighters, doctors, and a dispatched helicopter arrived quickly. Despite their efforts, Ferrari “succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.” Her parents arrived soon after, facing the devastating loss.

The truck driver is receiving medical care and will be interviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry. Officials are reviewing traffic signals and witness accounts to understand the circumstances fully.

Locals have expressed shock and sorrow at the tragedy, describing Ferrari as a “rising figure skating talent” whose life was cut tragically short. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, aiming to clarify what happened and ensure accountability, while the town mourns a young life lost too soon.