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Teen and Infant Killed in San Luis Crash After Gimnasia de Mendoza’s Promotion Match

Prosecutors ordered a blood test for the driver to check for intoxicants.

Overview

  • Authorities say the family’s Honda Fit struck a light pole and overturned at kilometer 827 of the Autopista de las Serranías Puntanas near Alto Pencoso around 4 p.m. Sunday.
  • Lautaro Godoy, 18, and his 2‑month‑old nephew Demian died at the scene while returning to Mendoza from the match in Buenos Aires.
  • Two women, ages 23 and 40, and a 44‑year‑old man suffered serious injuries and were taken to Hospital Dr. Ramón Carrillo in San Luis.
  • Deputy prosecutor Juan Pablo Díaz Estopiñán ordered forensic blood testing of the driver to determine whether alcohol or drugs were involved, with the cause still under investigation.
  • Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza issued condolences, and supporters from multiple clubs posted messages of grief on social media.