Tragic Accident Claims Entire Family, Including Two Minors, in San Vicente

A devastating road accident on Ruta Provincial N°6 near San Vicente, Argentina, has resulted in the tragic loss of an entire family, including two young children. The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck collided with the rear of a Peugeot 207 carrying five occupants. The impact was so severe that all five individuals in the Peugeot were killed instantly.

The incident took place around 6:00 PM local time, near the entrance to the Barrio Papa Francisco, at kilometer 53 of the provincial highway.

Fatalities Identified

The victims traveling in the Peugeot 207 have been identified as Serafina Benítez Cabañas, 31, from Guernica, and Juan Aníbal López Rodríguez, 29. Additionally, an adult male whose identity has not yet been released, and two minors, whose identities are also being withheld but are believed to be the children of the couple, perished in the crash. According to police sources cited by *Clarin Deportes*, the five family members died at the scene due to the force of the impact.

The driver of the Volkswagen Amarok, identified as Leandro P., a 28-year-old university student from Quilmes, has been charged with “culpable homicide” and has been detained. He was transported to a local hospital with multiple injuries following the incident.

Investigation Underway

Emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, responded to the scene, which was described as having significant destruction to the Peugeot. Police officials confirmed the severity of the collision, noting that the front of the pickup truck reached nearly the front seats of the car. The twisted metal of the Peugeot 207 highlighted the brutal force involved in the collision.

The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the factors that led to the pickup truck colliding with the rear of the Peugeot. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling in the same direction, towards Cañuelas, at the time of the crash. The initial police reports do not specify conditions that might have contributed to the accident, such as weather or road visibility.

The Unidad Funcional de Instrucción y Juicio (UFIJ) N° 1 Descentralizada de San Vicente, under the supervision of Dr. Castro, is overseeing the investigation. Comisario Mayor Héctor Quaini, Chief of Vial Zone I of La Plata’s Department of Road Safety for the Province of Buenos Aires, confirmed that the case has been initially classified as “culpable homicide.”

Community Impact and Response

The news of the accident has sent shockwaves through the local community of San Vicente and surrounding areas. The loss of an entire family, especially with young children among the deceased, is a profound tragedy that has deeply affected residents. Local authorities and emergency personnel worked diligently at the scene to manage the aftermath and begin the investigative process, which included the presence of high-complexity ambulances and personnel from the Patrol Command, according to *Diario del Sur*.

This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of road travel and the devastating consequences that can arise from traffic accidents. The focus now shifts to the ongoing investigation and supporting the affected community during this period of immense grief. The meticulous examination of the crash details by authorities aims to establish accountability and potentially inform measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Key Details of the Accident

• Location: Ruta Provincial N°6, Kilometer 53, San Vicente, Argentina
• Date and Time: Saturday, May 24, 2026, approximately 6:00 PM local time
• Vehicles Involved: Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck (rear-ended), Peugeot 207 (struck)
• Fatalities: 5 family members (3 adults, 2 minors)
• Driver of Amarok: Leandro P., 28, charged with “culpable homicide,” detained and hospitalized
• Investigating Authority: UFIJ N° 1 Descentralizada de San Vicente

What remains unclear

The precise circumstances leading to the collision between the Volkswagen Amarok and the Peugeot 207 are still under active investigation. Authorities have not yet released details regarding visibility, road conditions, or potential factors such as speed or driver distraction that might have contributed to the accident. The full identities of the third adult victim and the two minors are also being withheld pending further procedures.

Source: Clarin Deportes, https://www.clarin.com/sociedad/tragico-accidente-san-vicente-camioneta-embistio-auto-familia-entera-murio-victimas-menores_0_Oq0NvRTTz7.html