Mano Machinek Dies in Porsche Crash | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Tragedy struck on Mottarone Mountain in Italy when 37-year-old model and car enthusiast Mano Machinek died while driving a classic Porsche during a commercial shoot. The vehicle veered off a curve, plummeted down an embankment, and trapped him inside — despite emergency crews’ swift response, he succumbed to his injuries. Known for his role in the Austrian reality show Forsthaus Rampensau and his deep love for motorsports, Mano lived in Switzerland with his partner Maria Maksimovic, who called him “a man who lived for the road.” Friends and fans are mourning the loss of a vibrant soul whose…