Tragedy struck last night in Milan , where a 35-year-old local police officer died during a car chase after a car failed to stop at a checkpoint . The chase began around 9:30 PM last night in the Ponte Lambro area, on the outskirts of the city, when a car failed to stop at a checkpoint.

At that point , the officer began chasing the vehicle on his motorcycle, which he apparently lost control of and fell to the ground. A fatal fall . Investigations are underway to reconstruct the accident and locate the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle.

The victim is Francesco Imprezzabile , who posted a photo on his social media pages on May 23rd riding his service motorbike: "Wearing this uniform isn't just a job, it's a responsibility," he wrote. "It's not just any job: it's a vocation, a passion, and a sense of duty . Only when you do this with all your heart can you always give your best. Behind every day there are sacrifices, renunciations, hard work, and many things that no one sees. But when you do everything with honesty, respect, and honor, then you know you're on the right path."

Again: "You must never give up, even when everything seems more difficult, because the results achieved through sacrifice speak for themselves. People will always talk and judge without truly knowing what you're going through. But the most important thing is to be at peace with yourself, look in the mirror and know you've given it your all with dignity. Because in the end, sacrifice, honesty, and perseverance are the only things that truly pay off."

His Facebook profile has already seen numerous messages of condolence from friends and acquaintances over his passing. "You put your heart into this dream... I can't believe what the hell happened," wrote an incredulous friend .

(Unioneonline)