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Woman Killed, Partner Critical After Fleeing Thieves in Stolen Cars Hit Motorcycle in Villa Madero

Prosecutors say camera footage now guides the search, aided by identified vehicles.

Overview

  • Paola Lonzo, 47, died and her partner Carlos Rodríguez, 43, was gravely injured when a white Fiat Siena fleeing a crime spree struck their motorcycle at about 8:36 p.m.
  • Investigators link the collision to a sequence of robberies that included a butcher shop holdup and the theft of a white Fiat Siena and a white Peugeot 208.
  • Security cameras captured the impact near General Paz in Villa Madero, with a Peugeot 208 following the Fiat as both vehicles fled.
  • Authorities say the suspects remained at large with no arrests reported, and three men are under investigation.
  • The case is led by La Matanza’s UFIJ No. 6 under prosecutor Juan Marcelo Diomede, with the butcher shop owner recognizing the two vehicles used by the assailants.