Overview
- The collision occurred at kilometer 18 in Quilmes as a gray Volkswagen Up traveling toward La Plata struck the child who was crossing near Villa El Monte.
- The 25-year-old motorist continued driving after the impact and was intercepted minutes later near the Bernal exit on Espora Street.
- The driver was taken into custody, and the case is being handled by Quilmes Prosecutorial Unit No. 22 under the charge of homicidio culposo.
- Relatives and neighbors blocked the highway in both directions following the fatality, causing heavy congestion.
- Aubasa and traffic agents secured the scene and partially reopened lanes near 5 p.m., though delays persisted into the afternoon.