A 37-year-old man lost control of his Renault Symbol and hit three elderly women crossing the street in Lanús, leaving one in serious condition. The driver, traveling with a minor, tested negative for alcohol but was wearing flip-flops. Two victims were discharged, while the third will be transferred to a higher-complexity center.
The accident took place on Saturday, November 9, 2025, at the intersection of Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen and Avenida 25 de Mayo in the Buenos Aires locality of Lanús, just meters from the Ferrocarril Roca station. Video footage shows the Renault Symbol striking the three pedestrians from behind, leaving them on the asphalt with severe injuries.
The victims are Teresa C. M., 65, who suffered severe lower back pain; Juana V., 73, with left arm injuries and possible amputation; and Mirta S. A. L., 91, who sustained head injuries, an exposed fracture, and lost consciousness upon impact. Police sources confirmed all three women are out of danger, though one remains in serious condition. Two have been discharged, and the third will be transferred to a higher-complexity medical center.
The 37-year-old driver, accompanied by a minor, tested negative for alcohol in a breathalyzer administered by transit officials. However, it was confirmed he was driving in flip-flops, which may have contributed to losing control. The investigation, classified as 'serious culpable injuries,' is handled by the Unidad Funcional de Instrucción N° 7 of the Avellaneda-Lanús Judicial Department, overseen by Prosecutor Dra. Silvia Busano. The procedure was supervised by Chief Commissioner Ernesto Ferreyra of the Lanús Departmental Security Police.
Forensic experts attended the scene for examinations, and the case remains under investigation with no further details on the exact causes of the accident.