Pro Cycling Star Davide Rebellin Dead At 51 After Collision With Truck

Davide Rebellin, an embellished professional bicyclist from Italy, passed away after unfortunately being struck by a truck while training on his bike … regional outlets reported on Wednesday. He was 51.

Rebellin was immediately eliminated in the occurrence at Montebello Vicentino in northern Italy, according to lI Gazzettino.

The outlet states the chauffeur who hit Davide did not remain at the scene and has yet to be determined. The Italian nationwide police is actively trying to find the offender.

It is uncertain if the person knew that they strike and eventually eliminated Rebellin, according to reports.

Rebellin turned expert and contended for his house nation at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 … and went on to have an effective profession as a bicyclist.

He won the Amstel Gold Race, La Fleche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2004.

Rebellin’s profession wasn’t without debate, however — in 2008, he was removed of his Olympic Medal after evaluating favorable for CERA, a blood-boosting drug.

The Italian Olympic Committee’s choice to disqualify Rebellin for doping led to a 2-year restriction.

Nevertheless, the professional biking star continued to contend up till this previous October … topping off his exceptional 30-year profession at the Veneto Classic in Italy.