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Santa Fe Racing Driver Dies in Practice Crash on Provincial Route 4S

Investigators are working to determine why the race-prepared car left the roadway.

Overview

  • Sergio Guilledo, 32, from Venado Tuerto, died after his Fiat 128 went off the road and hit a culvert during a practice session.
  • The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at kilometer 80 of Provincial Route 4S, near Venado Tuerto.
  • Firefighters found the driver deceased inside the vehicle and medical personnel confirmed the death at the scene.
  • Forensic work was completed on site, the body was moved to the judicial morgue, and police, transit agents, and the Investigations Police participated in the operation.
  • Authorities say the cause remains under investigation, and local motorsport groups including Categorías del Sur and Karting del Centro have issued tributes to the former karting competitor.