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Two Fatal Crashes in Argentina: Man Run Over by Own Pickup, Tourist Dies in Ruta 2 Rollover

Early findings point to accidental causes pending full forensic results.

Overview

  • A 42-year-old in Comodoro Rivadavia died after several days in intensive care following a rollaway incident in which his pickup moved downhill without a driver during a change of driver.
  • Medical staff had recorded brain death shortly after admission, and authorities confirmed his death on Saturday at the Regional Hospital of Comodoro Rivadavia.
  • Police labeled the Comodoro Rivadavia case an accidental death and reported no indications of third-party involvement as on-scene examinations and witness interviews continue.
  • Separately, Gabriel Sebastián Del Castillo, 38, from Valentín Alsina, died at the scene on Saturday after his Honda Fit left the roadway and overturned at kilometer 386 of Ruta 2 near Mar del Plata.
  • SAME confirmed the Ruta 2 victim had no vital signs, firefighters from Camet secured the vehicle, and the investigation is in the hands of UFI No. 11 with initial checks not indicating another vehicle's involvement.