06/07/2026 03:25 - Sociales
In the early hours of July 5, 2026, a tragic road accident shook the town of Margarita Belén, in the northern Argentine province of Chaco. An 18-year-old footballer, identified as Jeremías Lucas Correa, lost his life following a violent crash between the motorcycle he was riding and a car on National Route 11, at kilometer 1024.
The accident occurred around 3:45 AM when a Honda Titan motorcycle carrying two youths from Colonia Benítez collided with a Volkswagen Gol car driven by a 21-year-old man. While the exact causes are still under investigation by the local Prosecutor's Office, the incident left a deep mark on the region, which quickly organized to support the affected families.
The motorcycle passenger, identified by his initials M.J.B., also 18, was urgently transferred to the Hospital Perrando in Resistencia, the capital city of Chaco. He suffered a fractured femur and left arm, along with multiple traumas. Despite the severity of his injuries, he is reported to be conscious and stable, providing a hopeful respite to his loved ones amidst the tragedy.
The car driver, a resident of Margarita Belén, also suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries, receiving medical assistance at the same healthcare center. By court order, he was detained while the investigation proceeds under the charge of culpable homicide in a traffic accident.
Jeremías Lucas Correa was not only a young local resident but also a promising footballer for Club Atlético Central Benítez, a sports institution on the outskirts of Resistencia where he developed as a player. The news of his passing had a profound impact on the Chaco sports community, which mobilized to accompany his family during this difficult time.
With deep sorrow we say goodbye to our player Jeremías Correa, a son of our youth academy who defended our colors with the strength that characterized him.
The club highlighted his courage and persistence in the face of adversity, remembering him as an excellent teammate. The municipality of Colonia Benítez also issued an emotional statement asking for peace for his soul and supporting his parents, Alexis Verón and Analía Correa, and his grandparents, who are municipal workers. This demonstrated the deep roots and affection the family holds in the local community.
Sources: TN, El Liberal and Diario Norte.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
