How did Inter react to Martinez's car accident that left 81-year-olds dead?

At around 9:40 a.m. local Tuesday morning, Inter's second goalkeeper, Josep Martínez, was involved in a car crash that resulted in the death of an 81-year-old man in a wheelchair.

The wheelchair operator named Paolo Saibene was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the rapid arrival of ambulances and an air ambulance.

Martinez stopped immediately and tried to provide first aid according to reports shortly after the incident.

The Inter, who will play against Fiorentina in Serie A this evening, decided to cancel Coach Cristian Chiv's press conference Tuesday due to the incident, reports Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.

According to reports by La Gazzetta dello Sport, club representatives will contact Saibene's family in the next few hours to express their condolences.

Meanwhile, Martinez was forced to fulfill all legal obligations. He was reportedly sent to a local police station, underwent drug and alcohol tests, and was accompanied by the club's attorney.

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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he returned home about 6:00 local time, where a psychologist assigned by the club was already waiting for him.

Martinez's friends have already contacted to express their support, but it is expected that the Spaniard will not return to the club until next week. /Periscope/