Lufthansa CEO’s Wife Probed in Sardinia Fatal Crash

Vivian Alexandra Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, is under investigation for negligent vehicular homicide after fatally striking 24-year-old babysitter Gaia Costa at a crosswalk in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Spohr, who was driving with her daughter, was initially unaware of the collision and only stopped after being alerted by bystanders, fainting at the scene upon realizing what happened. Emergency responders were unable to revive Costa, who died from severe head injuries. Italian authorities have ruled out alcohol and drug involvement but are investigating whether Spohr was distracted, possibly by her phone, at the time of the crash. Spohr has returned to Munich, expressed deep regret, and made herself available for judicial proceedings, with her lawyers affirming her cooperation with prosecutors. The incident has attracted significant attention due to the Spohr family's prominence, and local officials have paid tribute to Costa’s contributions to the community.