Giosue Giuppone

[1] Giuppone's sporting career began in bicycling, and he won two Italian national championships in middle-distance racing.

He also raced Peugeot automobiles as part of the factory team, winning the Coupe des Voiturettes in 1909, the Torino Cup and the Copa Catalunya[2] and Circuito delle Madonie in 1908.

The accident that cost him his life occurred during testing of the Coupe des Voiturettes at Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1910: a cyclist crossed the street while Giuppone's car was racing at high speed.

In an effort to avoid the cyclist, Giuppone made a sharp turn, which caused a spin and the rollover of his Peugeot.

Left crushed by his car, Giuppone died instantly[5][6][7], while his mechanic (Paul Péan) was slightly wounded.