Italian singer laura Pausini is in mourning following the death of her uncle, Ettore Girotti, who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while cycling in Bologna on November 3, 2025. The driver responsible for the collision has as turned themselves in to authorities.
Girotti, 76, was hit on Via Castiglione at approximately 6:30 PM local time. The incident has deeply affected Pausini, who frequently expressed her close relationship with her uncle on social media. Italian police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and the driver’s account of events. The tragedy underscores the vulnerability of cyclists and the consequences of leaving the scene of an accident, prompting renewed calls for road safety awareness in Bologna and beyond.
According to reports, the driver self-reported to the Carabinieri, the Italian national police force, shortly after the incident. Details regarding the driver’s identity and potential charges are currently being withheld pending the ongoing investigation. Pausini, who was born and raised in Bologna, has not yet issued a public statement but has reportedly traveled to the city to be with her family.
