Italian cyclist Sara Piffer, 19, dies after being hit by car during training ride

Mendelspeck rider was training in Trentino region
Piffer’s brother also injured during incident

Sara Piffer, a promising 19-year-old Italian rider, died during a training outing on Friday, the Italian Professional Cyclists’ Association (ACCPI) said, after she was reportedly hit by a car.

The Team Mendelspeck rider Piffer was struck by the vehicle on a minor road during a training session in Italy’s northern Trentino region, according to Italian media.

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