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Boy, 11, Killed on Buenos Aires–La Plata Highway as Driver Is Detained

Prosecutors opened a negligent homicide case with forensic reconstructions pending.

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.