Overview
- The Buenos Aires Health Ministry reported no change in the last 24 hours, with the boy sedated in an induced coma, on mechanical ventilation, and clinically and hemodynamically stable without vasoactive drugs.
- Treatment has included two abdominal surgeries in Pinamar and further interventions in Mar del Plata, with CT scans showing multiple skull fractures, placement of an intracranial pressure valve, and additional repair of hepatic injuries.
- Prosecutor Sergio García continues the investigation and awaits a statement from the child’s father, Maximiliano Jerez, who along with both drivers faces accusations of aggravated negligent injuries.
- Authorities allege the child was not secured with a seatbelt during the crash, while two other injured minors treated at Hiemi have recovered and been discharged.
- Pinamar’s Decree 0104/2026 sharply increases sanctions, with fines estimated up to 15 million pesos, preventive vehicle seizure, prolonged license suspensions, criminal trespass referrals, and recovery of medical and emergency-response costs.