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Mendoza Mourns 13-Year-Old Fausto Morcos García as Investigators Seek Footage in Fatal Park-Side Crash

Authorities are seeking security-camera evidence to resolve conflicting accounts about a possible red-light violation.

Overview

  • Fausto Morcos García, a 13-year-old CUC student and futsal player, was struck and killed while crossing Boulogne Sur Mer near Parque General San Martín.
  • An 82-year-old woman driving a Volkswagen Up remained at the scene and was placed at the disposal of the Justice system.
  • The second boy injured in the collision is hospitalized at Hospital Humberto Notti in reserved condition.
  • UNCuyo and the CUC declared periods of mourning and suspended activities, and local clubs issued condolences and paused futsal events.
  • A minute of silence honored Fausto at the Copa Mendoza women’s final, as community tributes continued while peritaje and evidence collection proceed.