Eugenia Cynthia Carril, 18 years old, was found dead in a ditch in Villa Elvira, La Plata, this morning. Investigators suspect she was hit by a vehicle whose driver fled without helping her. A video from municipal cameras is the main evidence available.
The body of Eugenia Cynthia Carril was discovered by neighbors on the morning of February 14, 2026, in a ditch at the corner of 3rd and 96th streets, in the Aeropuerto neighborhood of Villa Elvira, La Plata district, Buenos Aires province. Following a 911 call, personnel from the Eighth Police Station, the Patrol Command, and forensics from La Plata's Scientific Police arrived at the scene.
The Justice system classified the case as 'investigation into causes of death' and it is being handled by the Functional Unit of Instruction No. 12 for culpable crimes, under prosecutor Fernando Padován. Initial indications suggest the young woman was hit by a motorist who abandoned her at the site and fled. The body shows blows consistent with a vehicular impact.
According to the investigation, Eugenia got off a bus from the Este line, branch 14, at the intersection of 7th and 96th streets. Cameras from La Plata's Municipal Monitoring Center recorded her last movements on foot until the accident, caused by an imprudent maneuver. This footage is currently the only lead to identify the responsible party.
The victim's family began a search campaign on social media last night after losing contact with her, as they expected her to return from college. No further developments in the investigation have been reported.
