Palpalá: Families demand justice after pilgrims struck by vehicle

Families of Juan Eduardo Villarroel and Soledad Herebia are seeking justice following a vehicle accident on National Route 66 in Palpalá, Argentina. The couple was struck by a gray Volkswagen Passat while walking along the shoulder toward the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Río Blanco.

Juan Eduardo Villarroel remains in serious condition at the hospital, with medical professionals warning that he may face permanent mobility issues. Family members allege that the driver was intoxicated and remains free, despite the severity of the incident.

Witnesses and family members are attempting to locate a motorcyclist, identified as a firefighter, who provided critical first aid at the scene. The family has expressed frustration with the investigation, claiming that initial reports from the Prosecutor's Office suggested a lack of witnesses, which they dispute.