22/06/2026 09:57 - Actualidad
Escena nocturna de accidente vial en ruta asfaltada con camión detenido, marcas de frenado en el pavimento, luces de emergencia policiales y de ambulancia en tonos rojos y azules, atmósfera dramática
The early morning of June 22, 2026 brought a tragedy that has left the community of the southwestern Buenos Aires province deeply moved. A traffic accident on National Route 3, near Coronel Dorrego, claimed the life of a man and left a woman in critical condition.
According to initial police reports, the incident involved a private car and a large truck. The impact was of such magnitude that the car driver died at the scene, while his passenger had to receive urgent assistance and was transferred to a medical center.
Coronel Dorrego is a city located in the south of Buenos Aires province, approximately 580 km from the federal capital (Buenos Aires). It is an important agricultural center in the region.
National Route 3 is one of Argentina's main highways, crossing the Patagonia region from north to south all the way to Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. It is a crucial road for cargo transport and tourism connecting Buenos Aires with southern Argentina.
Bahía Blanca, mentioned as the injured woman's hometown, is an important port city about 100 km from Coronel Dorrego.
While the exact causes are under investigation, local media reported that the car might have previously collided with an animal (possibly a horse) on the roadway, which could have caused the driver to lose control and subsequently crash into the truck.
This hypothesis has not been officially confirmed and is part of the investigation lines being developed by police and prosecutorial authorities.
Route 3 crosses extensive rural areas where animals on the roadway are a frequent risk factor. This type of road in Argentina often has no lighting, and animals (cattle, horses) can escape from rural properties and wander onto the asphalt. It is recommended to exercise extreme caution, respect speed limits, and use high beams on dark stretches to detect obstacles in advance.
Information was compiled from multiple regional media outlets including La Nueva Provincia, La Brújula 24, La Dorrego, BHInfo, and La Voz del Pueblo, all agreeing on the main facts of the tragic event.
Last update: June 22, 2026
Alfredo S. Quiroga
