According to initial reports, the accident happened in the morning as Matilda was crossing State Road 239 on her way to the school bus stop. She was struck by a cement truck traveling through the area. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency responders and even a rescue helicopter, her injuries were too severe, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses said the truck may have been moving through a green light at the time, though local authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the exact cause — including whether speed, road conditions, or driver error played a role.
Matilda is remembered as a bright, energetic teenager who excelled both in school and on the ice. Her club, Sporting Ghiaccio Pinzolo Artistico e Ritmico, released a heartfelt statement describing her as “a small but mighty heart of the team.”
Friends and neighbors have created a makeshift memorial at the crash site, leaving flowers, candles, and handwritten notes in her honor. A community prayer vigil is scheduled for this weekend to pay tribute to the young skater’s life.
Local officials have promised to release the results of the investigation soon, as the community searches for answers in the wake of this heartbreaking loss.