Latest haunting Instagram post from woman killed after being hit head-on by car

Sara Bartoli, 30, was hit head-on by a car with her local community in San Casciano in Val di Pesa near Florence, Italy, mourning his sudden death with his funeral yesterday

Sara Bartoli was killed by a car while running down the road (

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A jogger left a haunting last Instagram post before she was killed in a freak accident when she was hit head-on by a car.

Athlete Sara Bartoli, 30, was training in San Casciano in the Val di Pesa near Florence, Italy, shortly before sunset on July 27.

But as she was running, a car driven by a 38-year-old man - not named in local media - rammed into her.

The man told police he did not see the rider because glare from the setting sun on his windshield obscured his view.

He stopped immediately and he and his passenger tried to help him.

But Sara died of multiple injuries before paramedics could get her to the hospital.

The athlete died of multiple injuries before paramedics could take him to hospital (

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The last selfie she posted for her 14,500 Instagram followers a week ago came with the haunting caption, "Don't settle for a life less than you are capable of living."< /p>

Local media reported that this was not the first death on the stretch of road where Sara died.

Ten years ago, 19-year-old Benedetta Mastropietro was killed when her car collided head-on with a bus at the same location.

The community of Mercatale, the town where Sara spent her life, celebrated her funeral yesterday.

The church and Piazza Vittorio Veneto were full of mourners for the popular athlete.

In addition to running, Sara has also participated in obstacle courses, races on obstacle courses that include wading through mud and water.

Sara's rhythmic gymnastics club, ASD Il Gabbiano, released a heartfelt statement.

It read: "You grew up in our gym, with passion, perseverance and tenacity, you saw our company born and you were the first to make it known.

"You have been an example for generations of our gymnasts who, looking at you, have believed in their dreams and you have chosen to always dedicate yourself to sport and its best values.