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Malargüe Cyclist, 60, Dies After Hitting Dog

Authorities opened a negligent homicide inquiry to determine whether the animal caused the fall or attacked the rider.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Silvia Díaz Páez, 60, who was riding north on Los Choiqueros around 5:35 p.m. Thursday.
  • She fell at Los Choiqueros and Martín Zapata, near the Malargüe airport, after a black medium-size dog crossed her path, according to local reports.
  • Witnesses provided assistance and called 911 as the woman lay unconscious on the asphalt.
  • Servicio de Emergencias Coordinado medics performed CPR and confirmed she died at the scene from cardiac arrest.
  • Police and the on-call prosecutor worked at the site, and the case was labeled “averiguación homicidio culposo,” with no information released about the dog's ownership or fate.