And about the black cat, according to old Italian (and probably anywhere else) superstitions:
If a black cat crosses the road, it doesn’t matter if you’re walking, driving, on a train or in a helicopter: STOP AND DO NOT BE THE FIRST TO CROSS ITS PATH. Wait patiently until someone less lucky than you crosses the road.
And about the black cat, according to old Italian (and probably anywhere else) superstitions:
So apparently, bad luck for the motorcycle rider!