Fatal head-on collision on Route 3 in Benito Juárez

A head-on collision between a Toyota Hilux pickup truck and a truck resulted in the deaths of a man and his 8-year-old son during the early hours of Thursday on National Route 3, near kilometer 429 in Benito Juárez, Buenos Aires province.

The accident occurred around 0:45 AM. The pickup was traveling toward Adolfo Gonzales Chaves while the truck was heading toward Azul. Five people from Adolfo Gonzales Chaves were in the Hilux: a married couple, their two children, and a family friend.

In addition to the two fatalities, four other people were injured. One minor required transfer to a high-complexity medical center for treatment. The driver of the truck, a resident of Tandil, also sustained injuries and received medical assistance. Emergency responders from Benito Juárez and Adolfo Gonzales Chaves, along with police and medical teams, managed the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the crash.