Italian rally champion Giulia Maroni has reportedly died after plummeting 164 foot while walking her dog on the Modena Apennines.
The 37-year-old was said to be out walking her dog on Sunday afternoon when she slipped and fell off the mountain in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
The 4X4 Magazine, where she was collaborating as a correspondent and photographer, announced the news with the following statement: ‘The week starts with very bad news.
‘An accident in the mountains took away Giulia Maroni, a passionate sportsman and off-roader, who had also collaborated with our magazine. Rip Giulia.’
Lina Van De Mars, who placed alongside Maroni in the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas in 2021, paid her respect.
She reportedly wrote: ‘We were just making new plans for the 2024 season. It’s been an honour to know you.
‘It’s been (a) pleasure to race with you. Still proud of us having become European vice champions in the world of baja and rallyraid racing.
‘I am still in shock. Hoping smiles and sunshine will be with you.’
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Italian rally champion Giulia Maroni has reportedly died after plummeting 164 foot while walking her dog on the Modena Apennines
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