Overview

• The collision happened around 6 p.m. Saturday at Carril Norte near Carril Buen Orden in San Martín, Mendoza.
• Authorities identified the victim as Brenda Gallardo, 17, who was pronounced dead at the scene by SEC medical personnel.
• The 18-year-old who was driving the motorcycle suffered multiple traumatic injuries and was admitted to Hospital Perrupato with a diagnosis of polytrauma.
• A Dodge truck struck the riders after they fell, and its 23-year-old driver returned a negative breath alcohol test, according to traffic police.
• Comisaría 18, the Special Patrol Unit, Highway Police and Forensic Police processed the scene, and Gallardo’s school community organized a collection to help cover funeral costs.