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José C. Paz Crash Triggers 2099 Driving Ban as Prosecutors Act in Multiple Fatal Road Cases

Authorities moved to charge drivers, impose an extraordinary license ban, await toxicology and video findings.

Overview

  • Michael Jean Carballo was detained and formally charged by San Martín’s Fiscalía Nº 4 with double aggravated negligent homicide and injuries after his Amarok hit a family car in José C. Paz.
  • Buenos Aires Province issued an administrative driving inhabilitation for Carballo through January 1, 2099, following an ANSV request and security‑camera indications of roughly 160 km/h at impact.
  • Alcohol evidence remains disputed, with some reports citing 3.01 g/L and others noting a negative on‑scene breath test; prosecutors await confirmatory blood and urine analyses.
  • Two of the three children injured in the José C. Paz collision were discharged, while the eldest remains hospitalized at the Garrahan in critical condition.
  • In Mendoza, an 82‑year‑old driver was charged for running a red light that killed a 13‑year‑old and was placed under home custody, and in Rafaela a 22‑year‑old motorcyclist received 60 days of preventive detention over an alleged illegal speed competition that caused a death.