A pensioner was hit by a car while walking his dog on a crosswalk in Quartu. He was given a 40-day prognosis.

The Quartu pensioner who was struck by a car last night on Via San Benedetto while crossing the street with his dog will recover in 40 days. The man sustained leg injuries in a heavy fall and was taken to the hospital with a red code. Fortunately, his condition proved less serious than initially feared.

According to local police investigations, the pensioner was hit while crossing a pedestrian crossing, while the driver immediately stopped and provided first aid .